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You are here: Configure Options > Editor > Formatter

Formatter Options

Use these options to modify the way syntax is formatted when formatting code in the Editor.

Click one of the following links to view a video about Basic or Advanced formatting features.

Note: If you want statements automatically formatted when sending them from the Object Explorer to the Editor, select the Automatically format generated SQL checkbox in Explorer | General. Otherwise, you can manually format statements in the Editor by clicking .

To set formatter options

Click | Options (ALT+T+O) and select Editor | Formatter.

Review the following for additional information:

Preview Tab	Description
Formatting style	Select from pre-formatted templates or create a new template for storing your settings. If you want to customize formatter options, use the Custom tab.
Advanced	Click this button to specify a local or network share folder for saving formatting options. This ensures that coding standards are consistent for all members of your team. Each team member must update their folder to point to the shared folder.

Select the Custom tab to specify individual layout, case, and other formatting options.

Tips:

To navigate to the directory where option settings are stored, click the Application Data Directory link in the About dialog (Help | About).
To search for a partial or complete option name or value, use the Search field at the bottom of each Options page. See About Options for more information.