How to change line comment format in VS Code?

Question

I use default toggle comment line (editor.action.commentLine) to add/remove line comment (PHP).

My comments look like

// $someVar = null;

I want to change comment line format from // to // ~. Is there any way to change the default line comment format?

As a result of my research, I strongly have the opinion that you are not able to do this. But you can suggest to team developer to add this feature visualstudio.uservoice.com — Masoud Keshavarz
– Masoud Keshavarz, Commented Jan 28, 2018 at 11:58
Thanks, Masoud. Your links seems to be pointing to Visual Studio IDE. But I speak of Visual Studio Code. But this doesn't change the main idea of your comment. Alas, it seems, you are right. :-( — AHeavyObject
– AHeavyObject, Commented Jan 28, 2018 at 12:25

Mark · Accepted Answer · 2021-01-10 04:36:37Z

5

I have made an extension, Custom Language Properties, to do this. Demo:

The setting is as simple as :

  "custom-language-properties": {
    "php.comments.lineComment": "// ~"
 }

Modifying blockComments and brackets (as well as lineComments) are supported for many languages - with the ability for the user to add additional language support pretty easily.

edited Jan 10, 2021 at 4:36

answered Jan 10, 2021 at 1:57

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AHeavyObject Over a year ago

Would you be so kind to share the extension link? :-)

Mark Over a year ago

LOL, I forgot that - edited the answer to include it. Thanks.

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