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How to disable autocomplete brackets and parantheses

  • December 8, 2016
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In DW CC 2017, how do you stop the editor from auto-closing parantheses and brackets?

Typing "function(" is converted to "function()"

I have never found this feature useful, and have never gotten used to it. I wish to disable it permanently, but I'm not sure how.

I have disabled all code hints, and searched both the forums and Google.

(Google seems to have no knowledge of the forum, possibly due to it being locked down behind a login?)

Please help, thank you.

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    Correct answer Jon Fritz

    Right now, CC2017 has a bit of a split personality. A lot of the old XML files from the previous version's code editor are still in the program and some of the functionality in the Preferences is still pointing to those no-longer-used, or used in limited fashion XML files.

    DW now uses a watered down version of Brackets for its code engine. Brackets uses a separate set of files for many of its preferences, and as of now, not all of them can be modified from within the program interface.

    The link Ben gives does point to where those files reside on a Mac and you can make the edit to get the auto closing to stop. However, if you are on a PC, the location is a bit different...

    Mac: Library > Application Support > Adobe -> Dreamweaver CC 2017 > your language > Configuration > Brackets > brackets.json

    PC: C > Users > your username > AppData (hidden folder) > Roaming > Adobe > Dreamweaver CC 2017 > your language > Configuration > Brackets > brackets.json

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    Jon Fritz
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    Jon FritzCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    December 8, 2016

    Right now, CC2017 has a bit of a split personality. A lot of the old XML files from the previous version's code editor are still in the program and some of the functionality in the Preferences is still pointing to those no-longer-used, or used in limited fashion XML files.

    DW now uses a watered down version of Brackets for its code engine. Brackets uses a separate set of files for many of its preferences, and as of now, not all of them can be modified from within the program interface.

    The link Ben gives does point to where those files reside on a Mac and you can make the edit to get the auto closing to stop. However, if you are on a PC, the location is a bit different...

    Mac: Library > Application Support > Adobe -> Dreamweaver CC 2017 > your language > Configuration > Brackets > brackets.json

    PC: C > Users > your username > AppData (hidden folder) > Roaming > Adobe > Dreamweaver CC 2017 > your language > Configuration > Brackets > brackets.json

      BenPleysier
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      BenPleysierCommunity Expert
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      December 8, 2016

      I Googled the subject and got How do i prevent that the code editor adds brackets, quotes, etc in Dreamweaver CC 2017?

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