How do you auto format code in Visual Studio on save?

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is there any way to auto-format HTML and Javascript code on saving in Visual Studio like Visual Studio Code?

**See Also**: [How do you auto format code in Visual Studio?](https://stackoverflow.com/q/5755942/1366033) — KyleMit, May 05 '21 at 18:53

Kraego · Accepted Answer · 2023-04-12T18:32:41.070

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Since Visual Studio 2022 17.1 there is a builtin Feature to run code formatting on save (see devblogs.microsoft), meaning there is no need to install extensions like Format document on Save.

Be aware that there is a failure regarding the merge view when using the autoformat option - github code cleanup - merge bug.

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answered Jan 17 '22 at 10:39

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In 2022 this was finally built in! – steinar Aug 03 '22 at 08:42

score 8 · Answer 2 · edited May 05 '21 at 18:53

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The plugin Format document on Save seems to to do what you ask:

Enables auto formatting of the code when you save a file. Visual Studio supports auto formatting of the code with the Ctrl + E , D or Ctrl + E , F key shortcuts but with this extension the command Format Document is executed on Save.

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How do you auto format code in Visual Studio on save?

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