Xcode default snippets (if, for, struct etc.) not showing in autocomplete

Question

I am new to Swift and also Xcode. In many tutorials I can see that snippets are really usefull especially for the beginners like me. Unfortunately I cant use them. When I am typing something, for example iforfor, nothing shows up in the autocomplete section. Or if it does (like for struct`) when I hit enter it just autocompletes my word.

I want it to look like this:

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Instead, it just autocompletes:

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if, for, etc. doen't even show up in autocomplete.

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I couldn`t find a solution. Any help would be really useful.

I basicly want it to work like this https://sarunw.com/posts/how-to-create-code-snippets-in-xcode/#using-xcode-snippets

Is the availability of your snippet set to All Scopes?

Shawn Frank
– Shawn Frank

2023-04-04 22:27:21 +00:00
Commented Apr 4, 2023 at 22:27 — Shawn Frank
– Shawn Frank, Commented Apr 4, 2023 at 22:27

HangarRash · Accepted Answer · 2023-04-04 22:22:52Z

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First, make sure the proper settings are enabled in Xcode. Go to Xcode -> Preferences (or Settings depending on your version of macOS). Then select the "Text Editing" tab. Then select the "Editing" sub-tab. Ensure the "Suggest completions while typing" option is enabled.

While typing in Xcode, begin typing the struct keyword but don't press return. You should see the following:

By selecting the "struct - Struct" choice from the menu, you will end up with desired code block snippet.

This also works when you want to add a code snippet for an if statement. Begin by typing if (make sure you are entering this in a valid context for an if block). Xcode will display appropriate choices:

Selecting, for example, the "if - If Statement" choice from the menu will leave you with an appropriate snippet:

Similar snippets are available for various statements such as for and while, etc.

answered Apr 4, 2023 at 22:22

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2 Comments

ufuk Over a year ago

Thank you very much for your answer. I have checked my settings "Suggest completions while typing" option was enabled, I have disabled it and enabled again. Now it works perfectly for "struct" or "func" but for if only the one with dot shows up.

ufuk Over a year ago

Found it also for if statement! I needed to scroll down a lot. Thank you once again

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