In the .clang-format file, regardless of the value set for the `AlignEscapedNewLines` option, the formatting always behaves as if the value is set to `Right`.

[rayshencc]

Environment

• OS and Version: Windows 11 24H2
• VS Code Version: 1.100.0
• C/C++ Extension Version: 1.25.3
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Bug Summary and Steps to Reproduce

Bug Summary: In the .clang-format file, regardless of the value set for the AlignEscapedNewLines option, the formatting always behaves as if the value is set to Right.

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[sean-mcmanus]

@rayshencc I do not repro the issue.

Can you set C_Cpp.loggingLevel to "Debug" and look for any errors/issues after logging Formatting Engine: clangFormat.

[rayshenwork]

@sean-mcmanus I have set C_Cpp.loggingLevel to "Debug", and below are the video and log screenshots reproducing this issue.

Screen.Recording.2025-05-13.at.2.04.33.PM.mov

[sean-mcmanus]

@rayshencc Replace AlignEscapedNewLines with AlignEscapedNewlines -- lowercase lines. It would be nice if there were a more informative warning/error from clang-format in that case -- via the command line it shows the error: