How do you auto format code in Visual Studio?

Question

I know Visual Studio can auto format to make my methods and loops indented properly, but I cannot find the setting.

Answer 1

Right click:

Works in VS 2015, maybe earlier version.

Answer 2

1. Go to Tools -> Extensions & Updates and type "productivity" in search:
2. Install 'Productivity Power Tools 2015'
3. Restart VS.
4. Go to Tools -> Options -> Productivity Power Tools -> Power Commands and check "Format document on save":

Answer 3

In VS 2017 Format Document is CTRL E + D.

But...if you want to add the Format Document button to a tool bar do this.
Right click on tool bar.
Select "Customize.."
Select the "Commands" Tab.
Select the "Toolbar" radio button.
Select "Text Editor" from the pull down next to the radio button (or what ever tool bar you want the botton on)

Now...

Click the Add Command button.
Categories: Edit
Commands: Document Format
Click OK

Answer 4

I have installed an extension named "Format document on Save" which formats the whole document every time you save it. For install it in VS15 or 17, on Tools just click the "Extensions and Updates...":

And then just go to "Online" at the left panel and search for "Format document on save"

I hope it helps!.

Answer 5

If you display the HTML Source Editing toolbar there is a "Format the Whole Document" button as well

Answer 6

To format a selection: Ctrl+K, Ctrl+F

To format a document: Ctrl+K, Ctrl+D

See the pre-defined keyboard shortcuts. (These two are Edit.FormatSelection and Edit.FormatDocument.)