---
title: csharp_blank_lines_after_file_scoped_namespace_directive
description: Blank lines after a file-scoped namespace declaration. Defaults to `1`
url: https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/reference/blank-lines/csharp_blank_lines_after_file_scoped_namespace_directive
---

# csharp_blank_lines_after_file_scoped_namespace_directive
Blank lines after a file-scoped namespace declaration.

## Values


| Value       | Notes        |
|-------------|--------------|
| `<integer>` | Any integer. |

**Default:** `1`
*This option accepts a freeform value. No canned example is generated.*
```ini
csharp_blank_lines_after_file_scoped_namespace_directive = <value>
```