source code highlighter

Definitions

A software tool or feature that displays source code with different colors and fonts according to the category of terms, such as keywords, variables, or comments.

A utility that parses programming code to apply syntax highlighting, improving readability and helping developers identify errors.

Examples

The developer integrated a new source code highlighter into the documentation website to improve readability.

Most modern text editors come with a built-in source code highlighter that supports dozens of programming languages.

I am looking for a lightweight source code highlighter that can be easily embedded into my blog posts.

Synonyms

syntax highlighter code colorizer syntax coloring tool code formatter syntax highlighting engine

Antonyms

plain text editor raw text viewer unformatted text monochrome text display code obfuscator