Auto-Indent in Notepad++

Answer 1

In the latest version (at least), you can find it through:

• Settings (menu)
• Preferences...
• MISC (tab)
• lower-left checkbox list
• "Auto-indent" is the 2nd option in this group

[EDIT] Though, I don't think it's had the best implementation of Auto-indent. So, check to make sure you have version 5.1 -- auto-indent got an overhaul recently, so it auto-corrects your indenting.

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Do also note that you're missing the block for the 2nd if:

void main(){
  if(){
    if() { }  # here
  }
}

Answer 2

Notepad++ will only auto-insert subsequent indents if you manually indent the first line in a block; otherwise you can re-indent your code after the fact using TextFX > TextFX Edit > Reindent C++ code.

Answer 3

I cannot post pictures correct ,so .....

Answer 4

Most developers of text editing programs misuse this name (auto-indent). the correct name is "maintain indentation", auto-indent is what you actually want but not implemented i would also like to see this feature in notepad++

Answer 5

Download and use the plugin NppAutoIndent in Notepad++.

http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/notepad-plus/index.php?title=Plugin_Central

Answer 6

There seems to be an option for auto-format of XML atleast. It can be found at TextFX->TextFX HTML Tidy->Tidy: reindent XML