How can I auto-indent in TeXstudio?

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I am a new LaTeX user. How can I auto-indent all my LaTeX code in TeXstudio? Does TeXstudio have an auto function?

I am assuming, that you have TeXstudio in mind. If not, please roll my edition back. — Przemysław Scherwentke, Feb 09 '16 at 16:32
I am trying to find this function in all menu but I don't find it! I have TexStudio 2.10.4 on Windows — Luca Angelino, Feb 09 '16 at 16:46
Oh yesss! I had the italian language and there is a types in the word translate: ident — Luca Angelino, Feb 09 '16 at 17:06
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Also it is almost duplicate with this https://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/327361/texstudio-keyboard-shortcut-to-auto-indent-latex-code that asks for shortcut and have not been answered but have a useful comment. — koleygr, Sep 04 '17 at 20:57

score 10 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 07 '19 at 01:51

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There is also Indent and unindent automatically under Options -> Editor -> Indentation Mode.

I understand the author is happy with previous suggestions, but I hope it may help others since this question is pretty close to the top result for certain searches.

answered Feb 07 '19 at 01:51

Alex

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I'm still missing a way to make TeXstudio re-format code, for example when I paste code in it does not get auto-formated. – Scolytus Nov 06 '19 at 09:59
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@Scolytus: It seems unlikely such a feature currently exists in TeXstudio, unfortunately. There is an open feature request with a comment suggesting a workaround for MikTeX users: https://sourceforge.net/p/texstudio/feature-requests/954/ – Alex Nov 19 '19 at 16:44

schrödingcöder · Answer 2 · 2021-02-01T15:30:39.090

Here's a workaround if you have a JetBrains IDE, including community editions. You can install a free TeXiFy IDEA plugin. Then start a tex project, which will have a main.tex file, or just create a new LaTeX file in your current coding project. Then copy/paste your TexStudio text, press Command-Alt-L to reformat the file, then copy back.

Unfortunately, the formatting functionality is a bit basic, although you might tinker with the IDE's Code Style settings for LaTeX. Still, it can save time versus manual formatting.

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 17 '18 at 07:26

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Go to Option >> Configure TexStudio >> select "Shortcuts" in left pane

Expand the option "Idefix" in right side pane >>

Here you find the Indent, Unindent. You can assign new shortcut from "Current shortcut" or "Additional Shortcut".

answered Nov 17 '18 at 07:26

Amartya

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This is no auto-indent, but only indents the selected text using a shortcut. You could also press TAB and SHIFT+TAB. The question was to auto-indent all code at once. – Jack Miller Feb 05 '19 at 05:37

score -1 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 25 '16 at 11:45

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Use the menu

Idefix > Indent

with selected text.

answered Jul 25 '16 at 11:45

Sigur

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This is no auto or smart indent, but only indents the whole selected text another level. Doesn't answer the question IMHO. – Elmar Zander Mar 07 '17 at 19:39
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This is not the answer to the question, this will just indent the code. This is the exact same as selecting the code and pressing the tab key. – Austin Downey Sep 19 '17 at 02:53
@AustinDowney The OP seemed happy with it: https://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/292023/how-can-i-auto-indent-in-texstudio#comment707125_292023 – samcarter_is_at_topanswers.xyz Dec 12 '18 at 02:31
@samcarter, I am surprised with negative vote, anyway. I'd like to know definition of auto, without clicking anywhere in the editor. – Sigur Dec 12 '18 at 10:54
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@Sigur There are some editors (not sure if there editors for latex, but certainly for other programming languages) that will automatically indent the code as you write. But as I understood the OP's reactions to your solution, I think your method is really what the OP was looking for. (unfortunately I cannot upvote more than once :( ) – samcarter_is_at_topanswers.xyz Dec 12 '18 at 11:05

How can I auto-indent in TeXstudio?

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