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File -> Preferences -> Settings(Ctrl+comma) and search formformatter - Set Prettiers as Default formatter.
If above does not work:
ctrl+shift+p > Format Document With... > Configure Default Formatter... > Prettier - Code formatter
This also work with ctrl+shift+I
GitHub
github.com › prettier › prettier-vscode › issues › 2968
Restart Prettier action · Issue #2968 · prettier/prettier-vscode
April 18, 2023 - Unfortunately, as I use some Prettier plugins, Prettier VS Code extension stops working altogether, even after changing .prettierrc file. The only way to fix it is to restart the extension host altogether or reload the window.
Published Apr 18, 2023
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File -> Preferences -> Settings(Ctrl+comma) and search formformatter - Set Prettiers as Default formatter.
If above does not work:
ctrl+shift+p > Format Document With... > Configure Default Formatter... > Prettier - Code formatter
This also work with ctrl+shift+I
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If doing what @Simin Maleki mentioned does not solve it for you, there is a chance that your default formatter is not set:
File > Preferences > Settings > Search for "default formatter"
Make sure your Editor: Default Formatter field is not null but rather Prettier - Code formatter (esbenp.prettier-vscode) and that all the languages below are ticked. This fixed my issue.
STEP BY STEP WALKTHROUGH
Also make sure that your format on save is enabled:
I have done all kinds of things but my prettier does not format on save.
Type: Bug I installed prettier, on user I checked format on save and checked the config. Well it does not format on save I have followed all kinds of videos but it doesnot work. I think I did somet... More on github.com
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Changes to prettier.config.js don't take effect until restarting vscode when using prettier v3
Under certain conditions, changes to prettier config don't take effect until restarting vscode. More on github.com
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Neovim not formatting code correctly like VSCode does (prettier)
What things have you tried so far? Check if you have configured prettier in your VSCode settings. Neovim uses the same prettier binary that VSCode uses, and what it does is basically just pass your file as input and update it with the output, so if there’s a difference it’s because of prettier no because of Neovim, so I guess it might be the config. More on reddit.com
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January 16, 2023I deleted my settings.json file because the Prettier extension was not working.
bro, i suffered with this, just try disable all extensions, restart the vscode, and enable all extensions again, looks simple but worked here More on reddit.com
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Format Code with Prettier in Visual Studio Code: Setup Guide | DigitalOcean
August 1, 2025 - To make sure Visual Studio Code uses Prettier for all formatting operations: Open Settings (JSON) via the Command Palette. ... You can apply this setting globally or in a workspace-specific .vscode/settings.json file.
GitHub
github.com › prettier › prettier-vscode › issues › 3382
I have done all kinds of things but my prettier does not format on save. · Issue #3382 · prettier/prettier-vscode
April 26, 2024 - I installed prettier, on user I checked format on save and checked the config. Well it does not format on save I have followed all kinds of videos but it doesnot work. I think I did something wrong with the path. I even tried to uninstall it completely then reinstall it but no way.
Published Apr 26, 2024
DEV Community
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Fixing Prettier not working with VSCode - DEV Community
June 9, 2023 - In this article, we looked at possible problems with the integration of Prettier and VSCode.
Prettier
prettier.io › docs › editors
Editor Integration · Prettier
prettier-vscode can be installed using the extension sidebar – it’s called “Prettier - Code formatter.” Check its repository for configuration and shortcuts.
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How to Set Prettier as VS Code Save Formatter?
February 24, 2025 - To set Prettier as your default formatter in VS Code, open Settings (Ctrl+,), search for 'default formatter,' and select 'Prettier - Code formatter.' Then enable 'Format On Save' by searching for 'format on save' and checking the box. Ensure Prettier extension is installed and updated. If conflicts occur, disable other formatting extensions. Restart VS Code to apply changes.
GitHub
github.com › prettier › prettier-vscode › issues › 3179
prettier/prettier-vscode
October 17, 2023 - https://github.com/russelldavis/repro-vscode-prettier-stale-config ... Modify prettier.config.cjs (e.g., change tabWidth to 8) and save the file. Run Format Document on any file. The document should be formatted using the updated config. The document is formatted using the old config. To make the new config take effect, you have to reload the window or restart vscode.
Published Oct 17, 2023
SheCodes
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[VS Code] - Troubleshooting Prettier Formatter Not Working After Restarting VS Code
Learn how to resolve the issue of Prettier formatter not working even after restarting Visual Studio Code with these troubleshooting tips.
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Prettier
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CLI · Prettier
To run your locally installed version of Prettier, prefix the command with npx, yarn exec, pnpm exec, or bunx, i.e.
Reddit
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r/neovim on Reddit: Neovim not formatting code correctly like VSCode does (prettier)
January 16, 2023 -
I'm new to Vim/NeoVim in general, and just started using LazyVim which I'm really liking so far.
I was trying to use Neovim on some projects at work however one big blocker I'm having at the moment is that Neovim and VSCode format code differently.
VSCode formats it correctly, using the prettier config, but Neovim seems to format things in its own way entirely, not respecting the project config.
I've tried a few things to try and get this to work, but is there some setting or config I'm missing? I've installed prettier via Mason if that helps.
Thanks for any help!
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What things have you tried so far? Check if you have configured prettier in your VSCode settings. Neovim uses the same prettier binary that VSCode uses, and what it does is basically just pass your file as input and update it with the output, so if there’s a difference it’s because of prettier no because of Neovim, so I guess it might be the config.
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The magical combo you need is Lsp + Mason + Null-LS, and ensure you have a .prettierrc or .prettierrc.js file in your project root dir. Here's an init.lua gist I made to demonstrate. Make sure you use :Mason to install prettierd and then use :Format in a html, js, etc. file. Clearing your XDG_DATA dir for Neovim will decrease the chances of conflicts with previously installed packages.
Reddit
reddit.com › r/vscode › i deleted my settings.json file because the prettier extension was not working.
r/vscode on Reddit: I deleted my settings.json file because the Prettier extension was not working.
April 11, 2023 -
Yup, I feel dumb!
How do I get a restored version of VS Code? Every time I try to uninstall and reinstall I get the same ol vs code.
GitHub
github.com › prettier › prettier-vscode › issues › 584
Reloading / Restarting Window is the only way to apply config file · Issue #584 · prettier/prettier-vscode
September 18, 2018 - I'm using a .prettierrc.yml config at project root to override my Workspace Settings. But whenever I edit the setting, the only way for VSCode to pick up those new settings is to reload the project. VSCode: 1.27.2 Prettier: 1.6.1
Published Sep 18, 2018
Educative
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How to set up Prettier and automatic formatting on VS Code
Below is an easy way to set up Prettier on your VS Code and allow automatic formatting.
GitHub
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GitHub - prettier/prettier-vscode: Visual Studio Code extension for Prettier · GitHub
Controls whether prettier is enabled or not. You must restart VS Code when you change this setting.
Author prettier
Reddit
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r/vscode on Reddit: Prettier Not Working Even After Setting it as a Default Formatter
September 8, 2021 - This unusual symbol is shown in front of "Prettier" in the status bar rather than the check mark.
HumanKode
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Set up Prettier and VS Code to Format Your Code
March 28, 2025 - In this tutorial, I'll show you how to set up prettier with VS Code so that documents are automatically formatted when you save a file.
YouTube
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How to fix Prettier Extension in VS Code - YouTube
I just updated VS Code and my prettier extension (to format all of my code) was not working. I didn't realize how much I needed this extension! Fortunately ...
Published February 19, 2022 Views 23K