Format source code on save in Visual Studio 2005

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I would like Visual Studio to format my source code every time I save. I can do this in Eclipse. Can it be done in Visual Studio 2005?

Frederik Gheysels · Accepted Answer · 2009-03-13 13:40:56Z

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It is possible with the Powercommands plugin for VS.NET, but, I fear that this plugin is only available for VS.NET 2008.

answered Mar 13, 2009 at 13:40

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Dan McClain · Accepted Answer · 2009-03-13 14:03:57Z

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You can do it with a macro.

Here is the code for the macro, which can be mapped to a button in a toolbar and/or a keyboard shortcut

Public Module SaveAndFormat
    Sub SaveAndFormat()
        DTE.ExecuteCommand("Edit.FormatDocument")
        DTE.ActiveDocument.Save()
    End Sub
End Module

edited Mar 13, 2009 at 14:03

answered Mar 13, 2009 at 13:49

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