Do you love to code on Notepad++ like me?
You have come home, mate!
Arent you looking for this magical feature?
Well, say no more!
Ill share the methods that I have used to highlight the syntax in Notepad++.
So read the full article to know how to configure syntax highlighting in Notepad++ in no time!
Why is Syntax Highlighting Important?
Notepad++ is not like some other rich coding softwares.
It offers a simple, clean coding experience.
Thats why Notepad++ doesnt come with many features built in.
You just have to add the feature you need.
Notepad++ doesnt come with the syntax highlighting feature turned on by default.
As a result, you often face difficulties identifying any problem inside your code.
Syntax highlighting can help you set free from this misery.
Look at the picture following.
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How to Set the Syntax Highlighting in Notepad++
Notepad++ has87 pre-configured languagesbuilt into it.
you could add new language definitions and can even define your own language.
it’s possible for you to add your own syntax highlighting in Notepad++.
Here is how you might enable syntax highlighting in Notepad++:
you might configure the highlighting to your preferences.
That means you’ve got the option to configure each and every syntax color.
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And you might configure syntax highlighting for that language as well.
How to Fix Syntax Highlighting not Working in Notepad++
The highlighting feature may not work sometimes.
This situation can arise if Notepad++ is having any issues.
This process should fix the issue you are facing.
Here is how it’s possible for you to enable highlighting:
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Update Notepad++
Notepad++ may often face file missing, bugs, etc.
These can be the reasons for not working on highlighting features.
An update can fix this issue.
Usually, the notepad++ gets updated automatically.
If you used the installation package to install it, the auto update option is switched on instantly.
You will see an auto updater(WinGUp)prompt every 15 days.
Heres a complete guide on how toenable word wrap in Notepad.
Yes, you’ve got the option to.
Notepad offers87 programming languages.
So if you dont write codes in extremely rare languages, notepad++ is all that you need.
What is the file limit of Notepad++?
Notepad++ only supports text files that are no larger than2 gigabytes.
The older version of notepad only supports up to512 megabytesof files.
How to count lines in Notepad?
Notepad shows the line number at the bottom right corner of the status bar.
But you’ve got the option to also check the line number by pressingCtrl + Gfrom the keyboard.
Conclusion
There you go!
Go to the Notepad++settingsand then selectstyle configuratorto configure your Notepad++ syntax highlighting.
Take your time and configure the highlight color according to your preference.
