---
title: csharp_keep_blank_lines_in_code
description: Maximum consecutive blank lines between statements. Defaults to `1`
url: https://docs-v3-preview.elastic.dev/reference/blank-lines/csharp_keep_blank_lines_in_code
---

# csharp_keep_blank_lines_in_code
Maximum consecutive blank lines between statements.

## Values


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

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