microsoft / microsoft/vscode-docs
Document word wrap indicators
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Description
Product change
- Source: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/pull/334513
- Merged: 2026-09-11T19:30:31Z
The editor can show an opt-in indicator at the wrapping column of each soft-wrapped line. The editor.wordWrapIndicator setting is off by default and only has an effect when word wrapping is enabled. Themes can customize editorWordWrapIndicator.foreground.
Why the docs need an update
docs/editing/codebasics.md explains how to enable word wrapping but does not explain how to distinguish a soft wrap from a real line break.
Suggested documentation
docs/editing/codebasics.md: Add the word wrap indicator setting, its dependency on word wrapping, its default, and the theme color.
Acceptance criteria
- The word wrap documentation explains how to enable the indicator.
- The setting default, dependency, and theme color are accurate.
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