c++code-formattingclang-format

Clang always breaks inheritance list for multiple inheritance

Want to format my code in this way:

class Foo : public Parent1, protected Parent2
{
};

However clang-format always breaks inheritance list for multiple inheritance like this:

class Foo 
    : public Parent1
    , protected Parent2
{
};

which is not beautiful and not onvenient. Is there a way to fix this - seems no option for this in Clang-Format Style Options?

Solution

  • The style option you're looking for is BreakInheritanceList. See the documentation for details.

    When this style option is set to BeforeComma, you get the formatting you show above. You might not be setting it explicitly - if your settings are based on the Mozilla style then this style option is set to BeforeComma.

    The default is normally BeforeColon, which would probably satisfy you. You could also try AfterColon to see if you like it any better.

    A good place to experiment with these style options is the configurator.