clang-format multiline array definition and ending braces

Question

I'm using clang-format (through VScode) and it's refactoring my array definition code this way

int my_array[] = { OPTION1, 2, OPTION2, 4, END};

while I would like the ending braces to go to the next line

int my_array[] = { OPTION1, 2, OPTION2, 4, END };

I can't seem to find the right setting. Any idea how could I get this?

also I'm not sure what you want is possible with clang format — AndyG
– AndyG, Commented Nov 14, 2019 at 15:55

movermeyer · Accepted Answer · 2022-12-01 04:01:15Z

Two options:

int my_array[] = { OPTION1, 2, OPTION2, 4, END, };

Raf · Accepted Answer · 2024-05-17 10:59:49Z

Adding a comment also works:

int my_array[] = { OPTION1, 2, OPTION2, 4, END // last element };

zalox · Accepted Answer · 2020-09-22 13:00:36Z

It can be done by adding // clang-format off

// clang-format off int my_array[] = { OPTION1, 2, OPTION2, 4, END }; // clang-format on

However it is not the most elegant solution.

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