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[VSCode: Tips and Tricks] Collection tips and tricks, quick fixes and short-hand solutions to common snags. #vscode #tips #tricks #quickfix
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python_extension_no_editor_outline.md

Problem

No symbols shown in editor outline when opening a .py file.

Symptoms

Message No symbols found in document '<document name>.py displayed in editor outline panel.

Possible causes

  1. She-bang comment line confuses MS Language Server extension or Python Extension host as to which env to use. Background AST analysis is aborted or does not even start.
  2. Python extension requires a Reload.

Fixes

  1. Remove line in question or modify to fit actual environment.
  2. Open Extensions panel and click 'reload required' button.
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