Feature request edit file show the number of lines

[Angelk90]

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Hi, when editing a file from the app, it would be possible to see in the editor how many lines there are and which line we are in, as happens when we edit the file online on github.

I'm talking about the github android app.

[faridnec]

It depends on the specific app you're using. Most code editors, like Visual Studio Code or Atom, do show line numbers by default.

For example, in Visual Studio Code, you can see line numbers on the left side of the editor. If it's not showing up, you can toggle it on by clicking on the right-bottom corner where it says "Ln" (Line Number). Same goes for other editors; they usually have an option in the settings to display line numbers.

[Angelk90]

@faridnec : I'm talking about the github android app.

[faridnec]

Ah sorry since you did not specify but unfortunately GitHub Android app doesn't have a built-in feature to display line numbers directly in the code editor. The mobile app is designed for quick reviews, commenting, and basic interactions rather than extensive code editing.

Tho you might want to consider using a dedicated code editor like Visual Studio Code or others, either on a computer or through a web browser.

[Angelk90]

@faridnec : We are in the mobile app section of github, I think it is understood that I am referring to the app.

However it is a feature request, so if I can add this features to the github app.

[Raffffqq]

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Hi, when editing a file from the app, it would be possible to see in the editor how many lines there are and which line we are in, as happens when we edit the file online on github.

[Angelk90]

Is there any news?

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Hi, when editing a file from the app, it would be possible to see in the editor how many lines there are and which line we are in, as happens when we edit the file online on github.

I'm talking about the github android app.