Learn how to use PHP Formatter with this step-by-step guide. Includes examples and tips.
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Code is auto-formatted with proper indentation.
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The formatter follows PSR-12, the PHP community's extended coding style standard. This includes proper brace placement (Allman style for classes, K&R for control structures), 4-space indentation, and consistent spacing around operators. PSR-12 is the most widely adopted PHP formatting standard across modern frameworks.
Yes, the formatter detects PHP syntax errors including missing semicolons, unclosed brackets, invalid variable names, and mismatched string delimiters. It handles PHP's unique syntax features like heredoc strings, alternative syntax for control structures, and mixed PHP/HTML content.
Yes, you can adjust indentation size, choose between PSR-12 and alternative styles, configure brace placement, control spacing rules, and set line width limits. Options for handling PHP's mixed-mode content (PHP embedded in HTML) are also available for template files.