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How can I customize the syntax highlighting in Visual Studio 2005?

Is it possible to customize the syntax highlighting in Visual Studio 2005? Up to now, I found no way to do this.

In eclipse for example, it's possible to setup custom highlighting.

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Thomas Koschel Avatar asked Sep 22 '08 15:09

Thomas Koschel


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Do you mean more than just changing the colors -- like defining a new language with its own symbols and keywords? If so,

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb165041(VS.80).aspx

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Lou Franco Avatar answered Oct 13 '22 00:10

Lou Franco