How to format code in Xcode? [duplicate]

Answer 1

1. Select the block of code that you want indented.

2. Right-click (or, on Mac, Ctrl-click).

3. Structure → Re-indent

Answer 2

Key combination to format all text on open file:

Cmd ⌘ A + Ctrl I

Answer 3

Select first the text you want to format and then press Ctrl+I.

Use Cmd+A first if you wish to format all text in the selected file.

Note: this procedure only re-indents the lines, it does not do any advanced formatting.

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In XCode 12 beta:

The new key binding to re-indent is control+I.

Answer 4

I would suggest taking a look JetBrains AppCode IDE. It has a Reformat Code command. I have come from a C# background and used Visual Studio with Jetbrains Resharper plugin, so learning AppCode has been a pleasure because many of the features in Resharper also exist in AppCode!

Theres too many features to list here but could well be worth checking out

• http://www.jetbrains.com/objc/features/index.html
• http://www.jetbrains.com/objc/