How to Highlight Syntax in NotePad
Notepad++ is a free, third-party text and coding editor designed for Windows. Notepad++ is different from Notepad, which is native to the Windows operating system. You can enable Notepad++ to highlight syntax, such as tag attributes, when entering a search string into "Find"; Notepad++ will mark each instance of the search string in the page code. Because Notepad++ organizes code line by line, you can also easily find and highlight syntax manually.
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Instructions
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Open Notepad++. Click "Settings," then go to "Preferences." Click the "Misc" tab.
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Check "Enable," "Highlight Tag Attributes" and "Highlight Comment/PHP/ASP Zone" to highlight syntax in Notepad.
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Click "Close." Press "Ctrl" and "F" to open "Find." Enter a search string into the blank field. Press "Enter" and Notepad++ will highlight each instance of the search string in the document.
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Tips & Warnings
To manually highlight syntax, left-click a line or code. Hold down the mouse button, then drag the mouse to select the desired text. You can use the same method to highlight syntax in Windows' Notepad.
