[xml] Closing XML element with namespace prefix generates element without local-name

[filipetoscano]

The auto-generation of closing XML elements is incorrect if the open XML element has a namespace prefix such as <xsl:text>.

Observed behaviour:

<xsl:text></xsl>

Expected behavior:

<xsl:text></xsl:text>

[aeschli]

Autoclosing of xml tags is currently disabled. I'd like to bring it back at some point

[kanlukasz]

@aeschli
Autoclosing of xml tags is currently disabled. I'd like to bring it back at some point

Are there any new news about this? I ask because it's old case (2015)
From what I see now, we do not have any auto closing in xml?

[aeschli]

No plans to add more XML smartness to the built-in XML extension which just provides basic editing features. There are XML extensions that are better suited as they based on a proper parser.

Please have a look at what XML extension are out there and file an issue there if they are missing the feature.

[kanlukasz]

Ok.

If someone is looking for an extension to automatically close an xml element, i can recommend this one:

• https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=formulahendry.auto-close-tag

If someone is looking for an extension to highlight matching xml tag, i can recommend this one:

• https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=vincaslt.highlight-matching-tag

If anyone have a better alternative, please let us know. Sharing is caring ❤️