Line wrapping in code editors serves two main purposes: visual wrapping (where long lines appear broken in the editor but remain intact in the file) and hard wrapping (where the line is actually split in the source code).

Here's how to implement both types in VS Code powered IDEs like Windsurf and Cursor:

Visual Line Wrapping

Visual wrapping makes long lines appear wrapped without modifying the actual code:

Windsurf Editor

Open Settings (gear icon in bottom-left corner)

• Search for "word wrap"
• Enable "Editor Word Wrap" option
• Set desired column width in "Editor Word Wrap Column"

Cursor Editor

Access Settings through the menu (Shift + CMD + P) then Open VS Code Settings

• Look for "Text Wrapping" or "Word Wrap" option
• Enable visual wrapping
• Configure column width if available

Hard Line Wrapping

Hard wrapping actually splits long lines into multiple physical lines in your code:

Windsurf Editor

Install a hard wrap extension (like Prettier)

• Configure maximum line length in extension settings
• Enable automatic formatting

Cursor Editor

Install a formatting extension

• Set up rules in cursor.rules file
• Configure line length preferences

Best Practices

Some recommended practices for line wrapping in code editors:

Configuration Tips

Keep consistent line lengths across your project

• Document your wrapping preferences in project settings
• Consider team preferences when setting defaults

Editor-Specific Considerations

• Windsurf: Use the built-in word wrap feature for visual wrapping
• Cursor: Leverage the rules file for consistent formatting
• Both: Regularly review and adjust settings as needed

If you're collaborating with different teams, it's important to document your chosen approach in your project's documentation.