# Format query (beautify/minify/uglify)

In TablePlus, you can reformat the query to make it more readable using either the built-in Beautify feature, or install the SQL Formatter Plugin.

## **Beautify**

You can reformat the queries in SQL query editor:

* Select the queries in the Query Editor.
* Click **Beautify** or use shortcut key **`⌘ + I`** to beautify the queries.
* Click the dropdown next to **Beautify** button and choose **Uglify**, or use shortcut key **`⌘ + ⇧ + I`** to uglify the queries.

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## **SQL Formatter Plugin**

This plugin helps reformat the SQL statements.

To install it:

* Navigate to menu **Plugin** > **Manage Plugins...**, or press **`⌘ + L`**
* Select **SQL Formatter Plugin** and install

To use it:

* Select the SQL statements
* Navigate to menu **`Plugin`** > **`SQL Format`**, or press **`⌃ + I`**