diff --git a/.editorconfig b/.editorconfig
index ab87f96106..a00fd02dd6 100644
--- a/.editorconfig
+++ b/.editorconfig
@@ -48,6 +48,9 @@ indent_size = 2
 # Sort using and Import directives with System.* appearing first
 dotnet_sort_system_directives_first = true
 
+# Modifier preferences
+csharp_preferred_modifier_order = public,private,protected,internal,static,extern,new,virtual,abstract,sealed,override,readonly,unsafe,volatile,async:suggestion
+
 # Avoid "this." and "Me." if not necessary
 dotnet_style_qualification_for_field = false:suggestion
 dotnet_style_qualification_for_property = false:suggestion