How to Format PHP in Zend Studio

Formatted PHP makes it more convenient to read PHP code when you work with Zend Studio projects. The Zend Studio software includes a formatting property that allows you to specify indents, colors and fonts. You can use the pre-configured settings included with the Zend Studio software or set up your own configuration standard.

Instructions

1. Open the Zend Studio software from your Windows program menu and choose your project that contains the PHP code.

2. Click the "Windows" menu item and select "Preferences." In the opened "Preferences" window, click "PHP," and then click "Code Style."

3. Click the "Formatter" option. In the center details section, your current settings display. Click "New" to create a new format configuration.

4. Set your PHP formatting configuration. For instance, if you want to set a tab for each section of code, click "Tab" in the drop-down box and select "Declarations with class body" from the list of options.

5. Click "Apply" to apply the settings to your software.

6. Click "OK" to close the preferences window.

References

• Zend: Formatter Preferences