Microsoft/vscode

[folder] Add empty line automatically

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#279302 opened on Nov 25, 2025

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editor-foldingfeature-requesthelp wanted

Description

When the last class/function is collapsed, it's impossible to add a line by selecting the last character and pressing enter. You have to expand it, scroll to be bottom, put the cursor at the end and press enter. It would be much easier if the editor added an empty line auotmatically upon collapse, if the last class in the editor has no empty line at the end.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
developer experience
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
TypeScriptVSCode source code structureCode folding concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate VSCode's code folding implementation, focusing on how pressing Enter in collapsed regions currently behaves. Look into the editor source code under 'src/vs/editor' for relevant classes related to folding and line insertion. Check if there are existing discussions or PRs (e.g., linked comments). The goal is to understand where to add logic to automatically insert an empty line at the end of the last collapsed class/function when the user presses Enter.