How to disable code formatting for some part of the code using comments?

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I'd like to selectively disable the IntelliJ IDEA code formatter for a portion of code just like I can in Eclipse. Does IntelliJ support this feature, and if so, how do I use it?

user_6880585 · Answer

In xml files use:

user_590437 · Answer

It's currently not possible to exclude entire files (like regression test data xmls) from formatting. See https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IDEA-167112

How to disable code formatting for some part of the code using comments?

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