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How to Format Code on Every Save in Visual Studio Code?

This is a quick tip on how to format (prettify) the code every time you save a certain file in Visual Studio Code.

First, go to:

Code -> Preferences -> Settings

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Second, enter the following in your user settings object on the right:

"editor.formatOnSave": true

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You can search for any setting and see its default settings on the left-hand side. If you want to change it, just copy it in the object on the right-hand side, change the value, save, and you’re done. Now your HTML and JavaScript files will re-indent nicely on every save.

Btw, even though I’m a paying user of Sublime Text 3, I must admit I’m liking Visual Studio Code more every day. How’s the situation with you guys? Are you also a long-time ST3 user and have tried VSC? If so, I’d like to hear your thoughts about it…

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