Java formatting preferences - oracle/javavscode GitHub Wiki

Follow the steps given below to setup the custom formatter preferences:

  1. Install NetBeans.
  2. Configure your Java formatting preferences in NetBeans:
    Menu: Apache Netbeans | Settings... | Editor | Formatting
    In the "Language" drop-down: Choose "Java"
  3. Press "Export" button (lower left corner)
  4. Check the "Editor" and "Formatting" checkboxes.
  1. Export the options as a .zip file, e.g. "MyNetBeansJavaFormatting.zip"
  2. Set the jdk.format.settingsPath setting in VS Code:
    In VS Code, open the "Command Palette" (Ctrl+Shift+P)
    Type "Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)"
    Set the following property:
    "jdk.format.settingsPath": "PATH_TO_EXPORTED_NETBEANS_FORMAT_PREFERENCES_ZIP"
  3. You might also need to make sure that "Editor: Default Formatter" is set to "null" in your VS Code Settings (Ctrl+,).

Your custom Java formatting preferences should now be honoured by the "Oracle Java" extension in VS Code.

While it may not be the perfect solution, performing this task should be a one-time requirement, unless you find yourself regularly adjusting your formatter settings.