How to disable code formatting for some part of the code using comments?

I'd like to selectively disable the IntelliJ IDEA code formatter for a portion of code just like I can in Eclipse. Does IntelliJ support this feature, and if so, how do I use it?

Solution 1:

Since version 13 it's possible to wrap the code with

// @formatter:off
...
// @formatter:on 

IntelliJ IDEA v.2018+:

File > Settings > Editor > Code Style

IntelliJ IDEA v.2016+:

Preferences > Editor > Code Style

IntelliJ IDEA v.14+:

Preferences > Editor > Code Style > Formatter Control

You can change the formatter control markers, as long as they're in comments.

Ensure formatter markers in comments are enabled, as shown in the following figure:

Solution 2:

Note for Carlos' answer of @formatter:off and @formatter:on to work, you may need to enable the preference first:

Discovered via How to config intellij-idea not format some part of the code?

IDEA-56995 Disabled code formatting per region using comments

Solution 3:

In xml files use:

<!-- @formatter:off -->
<!-- @formatter:on -->

Solution 4:

Obsolete answer from 2010:

No, it's not possible right now, I've submitted a new issue which you can track.

As a temporary solution you can use external formatter plug-in for IDEA which can utilize Eclipse code formatter (I didn't check whether this particular option is supported).