We always write code like this formal:
void main(){
if(){
if()
}
But when I use Notepad++, the display is:
void main(){
if(){
if()
}
How do I use Notepad++ to auto indent?
Thanks to Jonathan, I have set it, but it does not take any effect. The snapshot is below:
I am using Notepad++ version 5.1.3.
Notepad++ will only auto-insert subsequent indents if you manually indent the first line in a block; otherwise you can re-indent your code after the fact using TextFX > TextFX Edit > Reindent C++ code.
If the TextFX menu does not exist, you need to download & install the plugin. Plugins->Plugin Manager->Show Plugin Manager and then check the plugin TextFX Characters. Click 'install,' restart Notepad++.
In version Notepad++ v6.1.3, I resolve with: Plugin Manager->Show Plugin Manager** and then check the plugin "Indent By Fold"
There seems to be an option for auto-format of XML at least. It can be found at TextFX -> TextFX HTML Tidy -> Tidy: reindent XML.
Most developers of text editing programs misuse this name (auto-indent). The correct name is "maintain indentation". Auto-indent is what you actually want, but it is not implemented.
I would also like to see this feature in Notepad++.
In the latest version (at least), you can find it through:
[EDIT] Though, I don't think it's had the best implementation of Auto-indent. So, check to make sure you have version 5.1 -- auto-indent got an overhaul recently, so it auto-corrects your indenting.
Do also note that you're missing the block for the 2nd if:
void main(){
if(){
if() { } # here
}
}
For those who using version 7.8.5, the Auto-indent settings is now located at "Settings" -> "Preferences..." -> "Auto-Completion".
You can add "Text FX Character" plugin. Download it from https://sourceforge.net/projects/npp-plugins/files/TextFX/ and install it via
Plugins → Plugin Manager → Show Plugin Manager.
Then you will find a new "TextFX" menu:
Menu TextFX → TextFX Edit → Reindent C++ code
To add shortcut for Indentation.
Click on Settings → Shortcut Mapper... set the shortcut key you prefer. I prefer Ctrl + =.
This may seem silly, but in the original question, Turion was editing a plain text file. Make sure you choose the correct language from the Language menu
First download plugin manager this link then unzip the zip folder and copy this inside your program/ notepad++ folder . then restart your notepad++. then you see plugin manager inside plugin menu . then click plugin manager then click show plugin manager . It shows all your plugin list . from the list in bottom find XML tools , checked it and install it. then restart your notepad++. After open a document then plugins/xml tools/pretty plain(indent text) then enjoy.