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- This directory contains vim scripts for specific languages.
-
- syntax.vim Used for the ":syntax on" command. Uses synload.vim.
-
- manual.vim Used for the ":syntax manual" command. Uses synload.vim.
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- synload.vim Contains autocommands to load a language file when a certain
- file name (extension) is used. And sets up the Syntax menu
- for the GUI.
-
- nosyntax.vim Used for the ":syntax off" command. Undo the loading of
- synload.vim.
-
-
- A few special files:
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- 2html.vim Converts any highlighted file to HTML (GUI only).
- colortest.vim Check for color names and actual color on screen.
- hitest.vim View the current highlight settings.
- whitespace.vim View Tabs and Spaces.
-
-
- If you want to add your own syntax file for your personal use, read the docs
- at ":help mysyntaxfile".
-
- If you make a new syntax file which would be useful for others, please send it
- to Bram@vim.org. Include instructions for detecting the file type for this
- language, by file name extension or by checking a few lines in the file.
- And please stick to the rules below.
-
-
- Rules for making a syntax file:
- - Use the same layout as the other syntax files.
- - The name of the file must be the same as the head of the group names in the
- file. This avoids using the same group name as another syntax file. Use
- the same name for the string that b:current_syntax is set to. Always use
- lower case.
- - Start with a "syntax clear".
- - Do not include anything that is a user preference.
- - Do not include mappings or abbreviations. Only include setting 'iskeyword'
- if it is really necessary for recognizing keywords.
- - Avoid using specific colors. Use the standard highlight groups whenever
- possible. Don't forget that some people use a different background color,
- or have only eight colors available.
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- If you have remarks about an existing file, send them to the maintainer of
- that file. Only when you get no response send a message to Bram@vim.org.
-
- If you are the maintainer of a syntax file and make improvements, send the new
- version to Bram@vim.org.
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- For further info see ":help syntax" in Vim.
-