Hi Mas,

Please check - https://github.com/pgadmin-org/pgadmin4/issues/9160


On Thu, Oct 2, 2025 at 1:38 AM 'Mas Kinato' via pgAdmin Security <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Dear pgAdmin Support Team,
>
> I am reaching out regarding an issue we are encountering with code folding
> in pgAdmin 4 (version 9.8).
>
> Issue Summary:
> • Code folding is enabled under Preferences → Query Tool → Editor (the
> “Code folding” option is toggled on).
> • However, fold carets/triangles are not appearing for foldable regions
> (e.g., WITH (…) CTEs or VALUES (…) blocks).
> • We only see the caret when wrapping a block in BEGIN…END;, but that
> makes the query invalid in SQL execution.
> • Additionally, the “Line numbers” option (expected under Preferences →
> Query Tool → Display) is missing entirely in this version of pgAdmin 4,
> which prevents us from exposing the gutter where fold carets normally
> appear.
>
> Steps Taken So Far:
>
>    1. Verified that Code folding is enabled.
>    2. Tried different themes (Default, Light, Dark) to check if the caret
>    was hidden due to UI visibility.
>    3. Restarted Query Tool after preferences changes.
>    4. Tested simple foldable examples (e.g., WITH test AS (VALUES (1),
>    (2), (3)) SELECT * FROM test;) — no fold caret appeared.
>    5. Confirmed with multiple users that the Line numbers preference is
>    not visible in our pgAdmin 4 v9.8 builds.
>
> Environment:
> • pgAdmin 4 v9.8
> • Affected across multiple installations
> • OS: [insert OS details if you want to include, e.g., Windows 11 / macOS
> Sonoma]
>
> Request:
> Could you please confirm:
>
>    1. Whether the Line numbers option has been relocated or removed in
>    pgAdmin 4 v9.8?
>    2. If this is a known regression/bug affecting code folding in CTEs
>    and parentheses blocks.
>    3. Recommended steps or patches to restore proper code folding
>    (without relying on BEGIN…END;).
>
> We rely on folding for large SQL queries, and currently this limitation
> makes navigation difficult. If this requires escalation, I’d be grateful if
> you could provide guidance or log it as a support issue with the pgAdmin
> development team.
>
> Thank you for your assistance.
>
> Best regards,
> Mas
>


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