How to Format Code in VS Code (2026) | Python, HTML & Prettier Auto Formatting
You’ll learn how to format code in VS Code quickly, correctly, and completely automatically using the latest 2026 updates. Fix messy code easily with our Python, HTML, and Prettier setup! Plus, you can apply these exact same steps to many other programming languages shown in the video.
We will walk through installing and configuring Prettier, setting up language extensions, and enabling "Format on Save" so your code cleans itself up every single time you hit save!
🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Method 1: Keyboard Shortcuts (Windows & Mac)
0:42 - Method 2: Installing Prettier Extension
1:12 - Enabling "Format on Save" in VS Code Settings
1:35 - Testing Auto-Format (HTML, Python & More)
What you will learn in this video:
How to format code in VS Code using shortcut keys
Python code formatting in VS Code (best formatter setup)
HTML code formatting using Prettier
Supporting multiple programming languages seamlessly
How to fix VS Code auto-format if it's not working
Enabling Format on Save for clean code every time
This video is beginner-friendly and perfect for developers who want clean, readable, and professional code with zero manual effort.
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