To compare two copies of the same file in VSCode as if they were two separate files, you can follow these steps:

Open both copies of the file in VSCode.Click on "View" in the top menu bar.Hover over "Split Editor" and select either "Split Up" or "Split Down" to divide the editor vertically or horizontally.Click on the "Compare" button in the toolbar of one of the editor panes.Select the other copy of the file that you want to compare it to.VSCode will highlight the differences between the two files, allowing you to easily compare them side by side.

By following these steps, you can view and compare two copies of the same file in VSCode as if they were two separate files.