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@Copilot Copilot AI commented Sep 16, 2025

Fixes #266727

This PR adds support for Ctrl+click functionality in the Comments view that collapses all comment threads in the editor, similar to the existing Ctrl+click behavior for code folding.

Problem

Users requested the ability to quickly collapse all comment threads in an editor when clicking on comments in the Comments view panel. Currently, clicking on a comment always expands and reveals that specific comment thread.

Solution

Added detection for the Ctrl modifier key when clicking on comments in the Comments view:

  • Normal click: Opens file and reveals/expands the specific comment thread (existing behavior preserved)
  • Ctrl+click: Opens file and collapses ALL comment threads in that editor (new behavior)

Implementation Details

The implementation leverages VS Code's existing comment infrastructure:

  1. Event Detection: Modified the onDidOpen event handler in commentsView.ts to detect Ctrl key press from the browser event
  2. Parameter Flow: Added optional ctrlPressed parameter to the openFile method
  3. Function Enhancement: Updated revealCommentThread function with optional collapseAll parameter
  4. Action Logic: When Ctrl+click is detected, calls the existing CommentController.collapseAll() method instead of revealing the specific thread

Example Usage

When working with multiple comment threads in a file:

  1. Regular workflow: Click any comment in Comments view → file opens and that comment expands
  2. New Ctrl+click workflow: Ctrl+click any comment in Comments view → file opens and ALL comments collapse

This provides consistency with VS Code's existing Ctrl+click behavior for collapsing code sections and gives users a quick way to get an uncluttered view of their code while still navigating to the relevant file.

Testing

  • ✅ Backward compatibility maintained - all existing comment functionality works unchanged
  • ✅ Security analysis passed with no vulnerabilities detected
  • ✅ Implementation follows VS Code architectural patterns
  • ✅ Minimal code changes focused on the specific feature request

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@Copilot Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] #copilotCodingAgent fix issue #266727 by adding the requested feature. The #sym:openFile method is probably a good place to start. Add Ctrl+click to collapse all comment threads in Comments view Sep 16, 2025
@Copilot Copilot AI requested a review from alexr00 September 16, 2025 16:58
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Ctrl+click to Collaps all discuss thread in editor
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