Clion code formatting to align variables

Question

Is it possible to change the options in Clion so that the variables are aligned like so:

This should be applied in structs and methods.

Jaco

Err... your variables are not aligned. – Orthicon

@Orthicon yea that's a valid point, but you get the idea, let me try and get a better image in the meantime – Jaco

Oh, you're talking about source code formatting not alignment in memory layout, right? – Wed

@Wed yes absolutely – Jaco

Answer 1

Yes.

Settings -> Editor -> Code Style -> C/C++ -> Wrapping and Braces -> Variable groups -> Align in columns

You can of course also use a custom formatting tool that does it as well.

Garrity

Oh wow, thanks a lot, I didn't see that option being packed by 100 other options. – Jaco

I am sorry, is this possible to align the comments on the "right" as well ? so that the comments are aligned too ? have you seen that option ? – Jaco

Not sure if that is also possible. If not, you can also use an external tool for formatting, see: https://mcmap.net/q/347870/-using-clang-format-in-clion/620382 – Garrity

This setting behaves weirdly if you also change the space insert from before to after in * declarations. Apparently the * is still chosen as alignment character. – Lacerta

Answer 2

after all tuning you can also use shortcuts "Ctrl+Alt+L" to make alignment

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