syntax highlighter

Definitions

A feature of a text editor that displays source code in different colors and fonts according to the category of terms.

A software tool or component that parses code to visually distinguish syntax elements like keywords, comments, and variables.

Examples

The new syntax highlighter makes it much easier to spot errors in my JavaScript code.

I customized the colors of my syntax highlighter to reduce eye strain during long coding sessions.

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

Synonyms

code colorizer syntax colorer code formatter source code highlighter syntax coloring tool

Antonyms

plain text editor unformatted text raw text viewer monochrome text editor