When typing code in a Python project, how can I avoid the up and down arrow keys getting caught by the suggestion box?

Question

When typing code in a Python project in Visual Studio 2022, a suggestion box will appear showing auto-complete suggestions. When I press the down arrow key to go to the next line of code, it will instead go to the next suggestion in the suggestion box. I have to close the suggestion box by pressing ESC before I can use the arrow keys to go to the next line. Is there a way to change this? For example to use other keys to scroll the suggestion box, so that pressing the down arrow will go to the next line of code? Or can I enable and disable the suggestion box with a keyboard shortcut?

Answer 1

Hi @Hector,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A! 

We can’t disable the completion list (suggestion box) with a keyboard shortcut. Pressing ESC may be the best way.

You can refer to the similar issue and disable the Python code completion by setting the following environment variable:

PYLINT_DISABLE=1 

Besides, if you want to go to the next line of code, you can also try to press Right arrow key. 

Sincerely,

Anna

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