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How can I copy text with syntax-highlighting from Notepad++? [duplicate]

I have an XML snippet in Notepad++ that I would like to share with a co-worker via email. In Notepad++ the syntax highlighting nicely shows off the elements and attributes. Here is a sample picture: ...
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Is it possible to import VIM syntax highlight into Notepad++?

VIM's got a syntax highlight file I would like to have in Notepad++. But VIM uses ".vim" files for syntax highlight definitions, while Notepad++ uses XML. At the "Import" button, you can only specify ...
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Editor of txt files for Windows with syntax highlight and foldable/collapsible sections for Markdown [closed]

I asked the same for Notepad++, but in fact I don't mind changing of software. I am interested in managing txt files that contain Markdown. I would like to find an editor of txt files for Windows ...
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Foldable/collapsable notepad++ markdown syntax

I am using Notepad++ for writing texts using Markdown syntax. I know there exists at least one Notepad++ style file to hightlight Markdows texts (see MultiMarkdown in Notepad ++ and ...
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how to make '' AND “” syntax highlight strings for python in notepad++?

Currently I have only "doubleQuotes" highlighted but the 'single ones' stay normal. Can someone confirm? Or have a solution how to fix that? In the stylers.xml there is WordsStyle named STRING which ...
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Getting the matlab r2009b multiline comment syntax highlighting in Notepad++

I have Notepad++ version 6.1.8 How can I configure it to highlight the matlab multiline comment %{ ... %} as a comment block?
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Highlighting subroutines in Notepad++

I would like to highlight the contents of IF statements in a slightly different colour from the background, so that I can see them more easily. Is it possible in Notepad++? it would be amazing to ...
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Nested/multiple brace-matching in Notepad++

In Notepad++, is it possible to force all (or at least the 3 or 4 deepest) pairs of braces/brackets/parens/etc. that enclose the cursor to become highlighted? Preferably in different colors for each ...
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Match (highlight) invalid Hungarian notation variables syntax

We follow our own defined coding standard (Hungarian notation) as per our checklist, using Notepad++: Check that all variables are valid according to Hungarian notation identifier naming convention, ...
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Getting Notepad++ to highlight Ruby constants

I want to get Notepad++ to highlight Ruby constants (variables starting with a capital letter). I've looked in stylers.xml and lang.xml but can't find it anywhere. Is there a place I can define a ...
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Is it possible Notepad++ to change the theme based on current filetype

For example, if I open a text file, notepad++ would open it in 'default' theme. But if I open a php file for instance, it would open it in 'custom_theme1'. I know notepad++ is highly extensible, so I ...
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How to completely disable syntax higlighting in Notepad++

I'm unable to completely disable syntax highlighting for Java source code files in Notepad++. I've commented out the Java sections in langs.model.xml and stylers.model.xml (even tried deleting those ...
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How do I get Notepad++ to associate a file type with a language?

I have associated .wxs files with Notepad++. So far so good. However, it doesn't remember that it should use XML syntax highlighting. How do I associate a file-type with a Language?
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Notepad++: I want to highlight questions in multiple colors?

I've written a script in Notepad++, and I want to highlight individual lines based on who is speaking. I'm just trying to find a place where I can change text color or background color for individual ...
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How can I add color highlighting for PHP functions?

I've recently begun using Notepad++, and have found a part of its styling functionality that confuses me. I'm currently attempting to color all of PHP's defined functions (such as count(), strlen(), ...
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How do I create my custom “User-Defined” language in Notepad++?

In Notepad++ there is a menu option: Language->"User-Defined". How do I customize that? What are capabilities of such option? Can I highlight date/time? Can I highlight 21-29th symbols in the ...
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Different language syntax highlighting within same file

I'm trying to get simple syntax highlighting working within a file. Here's the setup. I have an index.php file, which Notepad++ correctly highlights any PHP code between the <? and ?> tags. ...
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LESS and CSS3 syntax highlighting

I found this post on SU, but it doesn't seem to address my needs exactly, so I'll ask a similar question. I normally use PSPad, and I'm also not too scared of Notepad++. They are both good editors, ...
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Notepad++ custom syntax highlighting setting - where to look for it?

Could you tell me where Notepad++ stores custom syntax highlighting settings?
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Assigning custom extensions to a language's syntax highlighting in Notepad++

Currently opening .sql files in Notepad++ results in Notepad applying SQL syntax highlighting to it. I'd like Notepad++ to do the same for other extensions as well, is there some setting where I can ...