How to make Visual Studio not put { on a new line?
C#.NetVisual StudioFormattingIf StatementC# Problem Overview
If I have code like this
if(true){
and I add
}
it is transformed into
if (true)
{
}
but I would like it to stay in format
if (true) {
}
Even if I copy code that has if like this, it is transformed into the longer version.
P.S. I understand that it's a C++ and C# standard to use the longer version, however I do come from a different standard, and it's easier for me to use the shorter version.
I bet there is some formatter option that can be turned off or changed.
C# Solutions
Solution 1 - C#
Go to Tools -> Options -> Text Editor -> C# -> Code Style -> Formatting-> New Lines
Here there are a lot of options. Remove the check on all options here to never put the open bracket on a new line.
EDIT
The section New Line Options for expressions does not relate to placement of code in conjunction with brackets, so those you don't need to touch.
Solution 2 - C#
Bear in mind that if you're using Resharper the above procedure won't help, since Resharper overrides the native VS behavior. If that's your case go to Resharper > Options, Code Editing > C# > Formatting Style > Braces Layout, set all top "Braces Layout" options to "At end of line (K&R style)".
Took me a while to figure this out, so I hope it helps someone.
Solution 3 - C#
For all the Mac Users out there, this is how I solved it:
Preferences -> Source Code -> Code Formatting -> C# source code -> C# Format -> Edit
There you can change it under the Category: New Lines
Solution 4 - C#
You can change that in the options of your Visual Studio. Go to Tools -> Options -> Text Editor -> C# -> formatting -> new lines (or something similar, I only have the german version of visual studio). You can then change where you want to put the brackets into the next line and where you don't. Personally, I removed all the options, but if you want to have a new line e.g. in loops, there are many options to customize this.
Solution 5 - C#
Have a look at Tools -> Options then Text Editor -> C# -> Formatting -> New Lines
Solution 6 - C#
For C++, the only way I can avoid VC++ putting '{' on new line for namespaces is by unchecking "Automatically format block when I type a }" option:
Solution 7 - C#
To do the same thing for CSS you have to go to: Tools > Options > Text Editor > CSS > Advanced > Formatting > Automatic Formatting > Off
