Proxima Align Assignments

Overview

Proxima Align Assignments is a Visual Studio extension that automatically aligns assignment operators in your selected code blocks, improving code readability and consistency.

Key Features

• Automatic Alignment: Align multiple assignment operators in selected code with a single command
• Supported Operators: Supports all major assignment operators:
  • Basic: =
  • Arithmetic: +=, -=, *=, /=, %=
  • Bitwise: &=, |=, ^=, <<=, >>=
  • Lambda: =>
• Smart Formatting: Preserves code structure while improving visual alignment
• Productivity Focus: Enhances code readability and consistency across your codebase
• Seamless Integration: Works directly within Visual Studio

Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Extension Manager (Tools > Extensions and Updates)
2. Search for "Proxima Align Assignments"
3. Click Download and follow the installation prompts
4. Restart Visual Studio when prompted

Alternatively, install from the Visual Studio Marketplace

Usage

Basic Workflow

1. Select the code block containing assignment operators you want to align
2. Access the alignment command through the Visual Studio menu or context menu
3. The extension automatically aligns all assignment operators in your selection
4. Enjoy improved code readability!

Example

Before:

var x = 10; 
var longVariableName = 20; 
var y = 30; 
var anotherLongName = 40;

After:

var x                  = 10; 
var longVariableName   = 20; 
var y                  = 30; 
var anotherLongName    = 40;

Supported Visual Studio Versions

• Visual Studio 2026 (All editions)

Settings & Configuration

The extension provides configurable settings through the **Extensions > Proxima Align > Align Assignment-Settings... ** menu for:

• Alignment patterns and behavior
• Operator spacing preferences

Support & Documentation

• GitHub Repository: MircoVanini/Proxima.Align
• Issue Tracker: Report Issues
• Release Notes: See RELEASE-NOTES.txt for version history

License

This extension is distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for details.

Publisher

Mirco Vanini

FAQ

Q: Does this extension support custom operators?
A: Currently, the extension supports standard C# assignment operators. Custom support may be added in future releases.

Q: Will this affect my code logic?
A: No. The extension only modifies whitespace and does not change any code logic or functionality.

Q: Can I undo the alignment?
A: Yes! Simply use Visual Studio's standard Edit > Undo command (Ctrl+Z) if needed.

Feedback & Contributing

We welcome feedback and contributions! Please visit our GitHub repository to:

• Report bugs or request features
• Contribute code improvements
• Participate in discussions

Enjoy more consistent, readable code with Proxima Align Assignments!