How to Beautify / Format Script on Postman

If you want to beautify or format a script in Postman, you can follow these simple steps to make your code more organized and readable. Beautifying or formatting your script can help improve code maintainability and collaboration with team members.

1. Open Postman: First, make sure you have Postman installed on your computer. If you don’t have it, you can download it from the official Postman website.

2. Create or Open a Request: Open Postman and create a new request or open an existing one that contains the script you want to beautify/format.

3. Navigate to the Script Section: In the Postman request, click on the “Tests” tab to access the script section where your code is located. This is where you will beautify your script.

4. Select the Script: Click inside the script editor to place your cursor within the script code.

5. Beautify/Format the Script:

   • Option 1: Using Keyboard Shortcut (Windows/Linux): Press CTRL + B on your keyboard. This keyboard shortcut will automatically format your script to make it more readable. Postman will apply consistent indentation and line breaks to organize your code.

   • Option 2: Using Menu Options (Windows/Linux/Mac): If the keyboard shortcut doesn’t work or you prefer using menus:

     • Click on the “Code” menu in the script editor.
     • Select the “Reformat Code” option. This will achieve the same result as the keyboard shortcut, formatting your script for better readability.

6. Review the Beautified Script: After applying the formatting, take a moment to review the script. Ensure that it’s now well-organized with proper indentation and line breaks. This makes it easier to read and understand.

7. Save Your Changes: If you’re satisfied with the beautified script, remember to save your changes by clicking the “Save” button in the Postman request editor.

By following these steps, you can easily beautify or format your scripts within Postman, making your code more visually appealing and easier to work with. This is particularly useful when dealing with complex scripts or collaborating with team members on API testing and automation projects.