Reputation: 3361

How can I customize the syntax highlighting in Visual Studio 2005?

Is it possible to customize the syntax highlighting in Visual Studio 2005? Up to now, I found no way to do this.

In eclipse for example, it's possible to setup custom highlighting.

Upvotes: 5

Answers (4)

Reputation: 680

This is an great free library: http://studiostyl.es/

Import the settings Via Tools->Import/Export Settings

Upvotes: 0

Reputation: 621

For C++, you can add a file called usertype.dat that contains your list of custom keywords.

This MSDN page has a few more details.

Upvotes: 1

Reputation: 89142

Do you mean more than just changing the colors -- like defining a new language with its own symbols and keywords? If so,

Upvotes: 7

Reputation: 103325

Yes, see Tools...Options....Fonts and Colors.

Here is a theme gallery if you want to browse some options.

Upvotes: 3