XAML LineUp

A VS Code extension that formats XAML attributes inline, keeping them on the same line for improved readability.

Features

• Formats XAML attributes to appear inline rather than on separate lines.
• Adds a right-click context menu option to format XAML files in both the editor and Explorer.
• Includes a default keybinding (Ctrl+Alt+F) to quickly format XAML files.

Usage

1. Open a .xaml file in VS Code.
2. Use one of the following methods to format the file:
   • Right-Click Context Menu:
     • In the editor, right-click and select "XAML LineUp: Format XAML".
     • In the Explorer, right-click a .xaml file and select "XAML LineUp: Format XAML".
   • Keyboard Shortcut:
     • Press Ctrl+Alt+F (or Cmd+Alt+F on Mac) while a .xaml file is open in the editor.
   • Command Palette:
     • Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac), type "XAML LineUp: Format XAML", and press Enter.

Installation

1. Download the .vsix file from the release or package it yourself.
2. Open VS Code.
3. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X) and click the ... menu in the top-right corner.
4. Select Install from VSIX... and choose the .vsix file.
5. Reload VS Code if needed.

Customizing Keybindings

The default keybinding is Ctrl+Alt+F. To change it:

1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).
2. Search for "Preferences: Open Keyboard Shortcuts (JSON)" and select it.
3. Add or modify the following entry:

   {
       "key": "ctrl+alt+f",
       "command": "xamlLineUp.formatXaml",
       "when": "editorTextFocus && resourceExtname == '.xaml'"
   }
   

Known Issues

• Formatting might not work correctly if attributes span multiple lines in unusual ways.
• Please report any issues on GitHub Issues.

Release Notes

0.0.4

• New Feature: Ensures a space is added before self-closing tags (/> → />) for better readability and adherence to XAML formatting standards.

0.0.3

• Added right-click context menu options for editor and Explorer.
• Added default keybinding (Ctrl+Alt+F) for formatting.

0.0.2

• Fix formating problem when x:Name attributes made it go to the next line.

0.0.1

• Initial release with inline XAML attribute formatting.

Support

For support, please open an issue on GitHub.