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Expand Up @@ -83,18 +83,22 @@ FROM kibana_sample_data_logs | LIMIT 10

### Make your query readable [_make_your_query_readable]

For readability, you can put each processing command on a new line. The following query is identical to the previous one:
For readability, you can put each processing command on a new line and add indentation. The following query is identical to the previous one:

```esql
FROM kibana_sample_data_logs
| LIMIT 10
| LIMIT 10
```

You can do that using the **Add line breaks on pipes** button from the query editor’s footer.
You can do that automatically using the {icon}`pipeBreaks` **Prettify query** button from the query editor’s footer.

:::{note}
In versions 9.1 and earlier, this option is called **Add line breaks on pipes**.
:::

:::{image} /explore-analyze/images/esql-line-breakdown.gif
:alt: Automatic line breaks for ES|QL queries
:width: 50%
:alt: Automatic line breaks and indentation for ES|QL queries
:width: 75%
:::

You can adjust the editor’s height by dragging its bottom border to your liking.
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