Setting Syntax Coloring for One Source File (Windows CE 5.0)

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You can set syntax coloring for a source file.

To set syntax coloring for one source file

  1. Choose the source file window you want to open from the Window menu.

    If there are multiple windows open for the same source file, select one. Syntax coloring changes will appear in all windows.

  2. Choose Properties from the View menu.

    The SourceFile property page appears. The Language list displays the current programming language setting for syntax coloring and the available language choices.

  3. Select the language for which you want to set syntax coloring in the Language list.

    – or –

    Choose None to turn syntax coloring off.

  4. Close the property page.

If you create or save a file with a recognized extension, such as a text file containing C++ source code (.cpp), syntax coloring for the language indicated by that extension takes effect immediately.

See Also

Syntax Coloring | Changing Colors Used for Syntax Coloring

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