Question 1

What is an .editorconfig file?

Accepted Answer

An .editorconfig file defines coding styles like indentation, line endings, and charset for a project. Many code editors read it automatically to maintain consistent formatting.

Question 2

Where should I place the .editorconfig file?

Accepted Answer

Place it in the root directory of your project. EditorConfig files are searched from the file location upward to the root, so the nearest one applies.

Question 3

Which editors support EditorConfig?

Accepted Answer

Most modern editors support it natively (VS Code with extension, JetBrains IDEs, Sublime Text, Vim, Emacs) or via plugins.

Question 4

What is root = true in EditorConfig?

Accepted Answer

Setting root = true tells editors to stop searching for .editorconfig files in parent directories. It should be in the topmost .editorconfig of your project.