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Feature request: option for loop label on its own line

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Description

I'd like the option to have loop labels on their own line. Something like the example below?

Though perhaps the possible values should be "AlwaysSameLine", "PreferSameLine", "PreferSeparateLine" -- I haven't checked if/how rustfmt currently breaks lines when the label and/or loop expression are very long.

label_style

Label style for control flow constructs.

  • Default value: "AlwaysSameLine"
  • Possible values: "AlwaysSameLine", "PreferSeparateLine"
"AlwaysSameLine" (default):
fn lorem() {
    let ipsum = 'label1: loop {
        //body
    }

    'label2: for something_long in some_lengthy_selection() {
        // body
    }
}
"PreferSeparateLine":
fn lorem() {
    let ipsum = 'label1: loop {
        //body
    }

    'label2:
    for something_long in some_lengthy_selection() {
        // body
    }
}

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No files, tests, or entry points are named. First inspect rustfmt's existing label formatting and configuration handling, then clarify the allowed label_style values and line-breaking rules. Done should include the requested option, formatting matching the examples, and tests covering both styles.

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