Workspace search "files to include" always filters to "Only search in open editors" regardless of selection

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Since Jun 1, 2026.

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Description

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

  • VS Code Version: 1.122.1 (Universal)
  • OS Version: 1.122.1 (Universal)

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Open a workspace with multiple folders
  2. Use Workspace Search to look for a term that is present in files in one subfolder
  3. Use the "files to include" to filter to the sub-folder using glob pattern "subfolder/**"
  4. Toggle between "Only search in open editors". Observe how the setting is active regardless of selection.

When using workspace search "files to include", it always filters to "Only search in open editors" regardless of if the setting is selected or not.

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