What Is Syntax Highlighting?

September 11, 2023

Syntax highlighting is a text editor feature that displays code parts in different colors. The colors help visually separate particular keywords for a programming language and essential programming elements, such as variables, loops, functions, etc. Syntax highlighting makes code easier to read and skim.

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