Plaintext Syntax Highlighting and/or Custom Highlighting Syntax
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How can you add custom syntax highlighting for a plaintext file? (for any filetype, not just txt)
I leave this question open to any editor for those who know - I'm not picky.
If you want me to be specific, assume Sublime Text 2 or 3.
(I write a lot of things in Sublime Text, I use many IDEs regularly, I used to use Notepad++.)
Sometimes I want to be able to write up notes in a file, but it would be helpful to have my own custom syntax highlighting for plaintext notes.
Is there a way to do this?
I would also consider an alternative file extension as a valid answer
(like .yml)
What I'm looking for is a way to color "*", ">", "-", digits, etc. in a plaintext file (of any file type).
There are many ways to state this question, and I'm not finding anybody asking it.
Thanks!
EDIT:
I realize that a solution would be to have access to the Sublime Text files that define the syntax highlighting grammars. Does anyone know where those would be, so that I could examine them and make my own? (Your own grammar is not for the lay person, I know)
text-editors syntax-highlighting sublime-text-3 plaintext
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How can you add custom syntax highlighting for a plaintext file? (for any filetype, not just txt)
I leave this question open to any editor for those who know - I'm not picky.
If you want me to be specific, assume Sublime Text 2 or 3.
(I write a lot of things in Sublime Text, I use many IDEs regularly, I used to use Notepad++.)
Sometimes I want to be able to write up notes in a file, but it would be helpful to have my own custom syntax highlighting for plaintext notes.
Is there a way to do this?
I would also consider an alternative file extension as a valid answer
(like .yml)
What I'm looking for is a way to color "*", ">", "-", digits, etc. in a plaintext file (of any file type).
There are many ways to state this question, and I'm not finding anybody asking it.
Thanks!
EDIT:
I realize that a solution would be to have access to the Sublime Text files that define the syntax highlighting grammars. Does anyone know where those would be, so that I could examine them and make my own? (Your own grammar is not for the lay person, I know)
text-editors syntax-highlighting sublime-text-3 plaintext
asked Apr 23 '15 at 20:17
PlasmarobPlasmarob
11614
See Notepad++ : Custom Syntax Highlighting for .txt files, Notepad++ Custom Language Highlighting ...
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:37
That's easy copy paste, and I found those. They're saying "no-NP++ can't" in the answers, which as a dev, I am aware of. Sublime has some ability to configure it's large language support. I'm essentially wondering if I can access the files that define the grammar for each syntax and make my own.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:42
The accepted answer in the second link leads here, which shows you how to set up a custom syntax highlighting scheme. Also the Language menu allows you to create a user-defined language and apply its highlighting rules to any file including text files. So how is that equivalent to "no NP++ can't"?
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:51
See top answer in the first link. Why is there no currently existing (non-archived) copy of that document if the process is still supported in Notepad++? Or is it no longer supported? (I'm going to have to look this up further when I have time) I'm looking to add a grammar to a set, not reinvent the wheel.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:57
1
Wiki page may have been deleted for a variety of reasons, or moved elsewhere. Doesn't mean feature's gone.NP++ > Language menu > Define your languageshows this.
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 21:04
|
show 3 more comments
How can you add custom syntax highlighting for a plaintext file? (for any filetype, not just txt)
I leave this question open to any editor for those who know - I'm not picky.
If you want me to be specific, assume Sublime Text 2 or 3.
(I write a lot of things in Sublime Text, I use many IDEs regularly, I used to use Notepad++.)
Sometimes I want to be able to write up notes in a file, but it would be helpful to have my own custom syntax highlighting for plaintext notes.
Is there a way to do this?
I would also consider an alternative file extension as a valid answer
(like .yml)
What I'm looking for is a way to color "*", ">", "-", digits, etc. in a plaintext file (of any file type).
There are many ways to state this question, and I'm not finding anybody asking it.
Thanks!
EDIT:
I realize that a solution would be to have access to the Sublime Text files that define the syntax highlighting grammars. Does anyone know where those would be, so that I could examine them and make my own? (Your own grammar is not for the lay person, I know)
text-editors syntax-highlighting sublime-text-3 plaintext
asked Apr 23 '15 at 20:17
PlasmarobPlasmarob
11614
How can you add custom syntax highlighting for a plaintext file? (for any filetype, not just txt)
I leave this question open to any editor for those who know - I'm not picky.
If you want me to be specific, assume Sublime Text 2 or 3.
(I write a lot of things in Sublime Text, I use many IDEs regularly, I used to use Notepad++.)
Sometimes I want to be able to write up notes in a file, but it would be helpful to have my own custom syntax highlighting for plaintext notes.
Is there a way to do this?
I would also consider an alternative file extension as a valid answer
(like .yml)
What I'm looking for is a way to color "*", ">", "-", digits, etc. in a plaintext file (of any file type).
There are many ways to state this question, and I'm not finding anybody asking it.
Thanks!
EDIT:
I realize that a solution would be to have access to the Sublime Text files that define the syntax highlighting grammars. Does anyone know where those would be, so that I could examine them and make my own? (Your own grammar is not for the lay person, I know)
text-editors syntax-highlighting sublime-text-3 plaintext
text-editors syntax-highlighting sublime-text-3 plaintext
asked Apr 23 '15 at 20:17
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11614
asked Apr 23 '15 at 20:17
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edited Apr 23 '15 at 21:07
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asked Apr 23 '15 at 20:17
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asked Apr 23 '15 at 20:17
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asked Apr 23 '15 at 20:17
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See Notepad++ : Custom Syntax Highlighting for .txt files, Notepad++ Custom Language Highlighting ...
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:37
That's easy copy paste, and I found those. They're saying "no-NP++ can't" in the answers, which as a dev, I am aware of. Sublime has some ability to configure it's large language support. I'm essentially wondering if I can access the files that define the grammar for each syntax and make my own.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:42
The accepted answer in the second link leads here, which shows you how to set up a custom syntax highlighting scheme. Also the Language menu allows you to create a user-defined language and apply its highlighting rules to any file including text files. So how is that equivalent to "no NP++ can't"?
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:51
See top answer in the first link. Why is there no currently existing (non-archived) copy of that document if the process is still supported in Notepad++? Or is it no longer supported? (I'm going to have to look this up further when I have time) I'm looking to add a grammar to a set, not reinvent the wheel.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:57
1
Wiki page may have been deleted for a variety of reasons, or moved elsewhere. Doesn't mean feature's gone.NP++ > Language menu > Define your languageshows this.
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 21:04
|
show 3 more comments
See Notepad++ : Custom Syntax Highlighting for .txt files, Notepad++ Custom Language Highlighting ...
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:37
That's easy copy paste, and I found those. They're saying "no-NP++ can't" in the answers, which as a dev, I am aware of. Sublime has some ability to configure it's large language support. I'm essentially wondering if I can access the files that define the grammar for each syntax and make my own.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:42
The accepted answer in the second link leads here, which shows you how to set up a custom syntax highlighting scheme. Also the Language menu allows you to create a user-defined language and apply its highlighting rules to any file including text files. So how is that equivalent to "no NP++ can't"?
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:51
See top answer in the first link. Why is there no currently existing (non-archived) copy of that document if the process is still supported in Notepad++? Or is it no longer supported? (I'm going to have to look this up further when I have time) I'm looking to add a grammar to a set, not reinvent the wheel.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:57
1
Wiki page may have been deleted for a variety of reasons, or moved elsewhere. Doesn't mean feature's gone.NP++ > Language menu > Define your languageshows this.
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 21:04
See Notepad++ : Custom Syntax Highlighting for .txt files, Notepad++ Custom Language Highlighting ...
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:37
See Notepad++ : Custom Syntax Highlighting for .txt files, Notepad++ Custom Language Highlighting ...
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:37
That's easy copy paste, and I found those. They're saying "no-NP++ can't" in the answers, which as a dev, I am aware of. Sublime has some ability to configure it's large language support. I'm essentially wondering if I can access the files that define the grammar for each syntax and make my own.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:42
That's easy copy paste, and I found those. They're saying "no-NP++ can't" in the answers, which as a dev, I am aware of. Sublime has some ability to configure it's large language support. I'm essentially wondering if I can access the files that define the grammar for each syntax and make my own.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:42
The accepted answer in the second link leads here, which shows you how to set up a custom syntax highlighting scheme. Also the Language menu allows you to create a user-defined language and apply its highlighting rules to any file including text files. So how is that equivalent to "no NP++ can't"?
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:51
The accepted answer in the second link leads here, which shows you how to set up a custom syntax highlighting scheme. Also the Language menu allows you to create a user-defined language and apply its highlighting rules to any file including text files. So how is that equivalent to "no NP++ can't"?
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:51
See top answer in the first link. Why is there no currently existing (non-archived) copy of that document if the process is still supported in Notepad++? Or is it no longer supported? (I'm going to have to look this up further when I have time) I'm looking to add a grammar to a set, not reinvent the wheel.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:57
See top answer in the first link. Why is there no currently existing (non-archived) copy of that document if the process is still supported in Notepad++? Or is it no longer supported? (I'm going to have to look this up further when I have time) I'm looking to add a grammar to a set, not reinvent the wheel.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:57
1
1
Wiki page may have been deleted for a variety of reasons, or moved elsewhere. Doesn't mean feature's gone.
NP++ > Language menu > Define your language shows this.– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 21:04
Wiki page may have been deleted for a variety of reasons, or moved elsewhere. Doesn't mean feature's gone.
NP++ > Language menu > Define your language shows this.– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 21:04
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I think this might be the answer to my question:
http://docs.sublimetext.info/en/latest/reference/syntaxdefs.html?highlight=syntax
However, it's not completely transparent how you would add a new one.
A good answer is here:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15646926/sublime-text-how-to-customize-syntax-highlighting
The answer is .tmTheme files as per this topic.
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I think this might be the answer to my question:
http://docs.sublimetext.info/en/latest/reference/syntaxdefs.html?highlight=syntax
However, it's not completely transparent how you would add a new one.
A good answer is here:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15646926/sublime-text-how-to-customize-syntax-highlighting
The answer is .tmTheme files as per this topic.
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I think this might be the answer to my question:
http://docs.sublimetext.info/en/latest/reference/syntaxdefs.html?highlight=syntax
However, it's not completely transparent how you would add a new one.
A good answer is here:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15646926/sublime-text-how-to-customize-syntax-highlighting
The answer is .tmTheme files as per this topic.
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I think this might be the answer to my question:
http://docs.sublimetext.info/en/latest/reference/syntaxdefs.html?highlight=syntax
However, it's not completely transparent how you would add a new one.
A good answer is here:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15646926/sublime-text-how-to-customize-syntax-highlighting
The answer is .tmTheme files as per this topic.
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I think this might be the answer to my question:
http://docs.sublimetext.info/en/latest/reference/syntaxdefs.html?highlight=syntax
However, it's not completely transparent how you would add a new one.
A good answer is here:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15646926/sublime-text-how-to-customize-syntax-highlighting
The answer is .tmTheme files as per this topic.
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See Notepad++ : Custom Syntax Highlighting for .txt files, Notepad++ Custom Language Highlighting ...
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:37
That's easy copy paste, and I found those. They're saying "no-NP++ can't" in the answers, which as a dev, I am aware of. Sublime has some ability to configure it's large language support. I'm essentially wondering if I can access the files that define the grammar for each syntax and make my own.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:42
The accepted answer in the second link leads here, which shows you how to set up a custom syntax highlighting scheme. Also the Language menu allows you to create a user-defined language and apply its highlighting rules to any file including text files. So how is that equivalent to "no NP++ can't"?
– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 20:51
See top answer in the first link. Why is there no currently existing (non-archived) copy of that document if the process is still supported in Notepad++? Or is it no longer supported? (I'm going to have to look this up further when I have time) I'm looking to add a grammar to a set, not reinvent the wheel.
– Plasmarob
Apr 23 '15 at 20:57
1
Wiki page may have been deleted for a variety of reasons, or moved elsewhere. Doesn't mean feature's gone.
NP++ > Language menu > Define your languageshows this.– Karan
Apr 23 '15 at 21:04