mblode / mblode/vscode-pretty-formatter

HTML in-line tags treated the same as layout tags

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Dominant language
JavaScript
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Description

In-line html tags such as <a> <strong> and <em> are being treated the same as structural tags like <div> and <table>. Is there a setting to exclude certain tags from the formatter?

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Research direction

Start at the VS Code extension's formatting entry point and trace how Pretty Diff receives HTML options. Check whether inline tags such as , , and can be configured separately from structural tags such as

and . Done means the requested distinction is supported or the available setting is clearly identified and covered by the project's existing checks.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, vscode
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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