Indentation guides in Qt Creator?

Question

Is it possible to tell the editor in Qt Creator (I'm using V.4.9.2) to show some "indentation guides" like in C++Builder (default), Notepad++ (default) or Visual Studio (via plugin)?

What I mean are lines like the colored vertical ones in the next picture (which is a screenshot from C++Builder).

• Have I overlooked something?
• Is there a plugin available?

Please note: I'm aware of the editor option "Highlight blocks" which goes into the right direction but is more distracting than helpful in my opinion.

Answer 1

It seems there is no exact match.

But you have two options that may serve to give you the necessary guides.

From tools - options - text editor - display

• visualize whitespace

Which is actually quite annoying because it also visualizes spacebars, unless you are one of those insane maniacs who don't use the spacebar. Not using the spacebar finally makes sense if you use that feature.

• there is also "highlight blocks"

Which is a tad better, but it only highlights the hierarchy of blocks you are currently in. Plus it grays out everything else, which is annoying too.

So you have the option to pick between those two annoyances.

Even better, you can even have both at the same time.

You might also consider issuing a feature request at the bug tracker. It seems simple enough to actually get implemented before you reach retirement age.