Syntax files

This page exists to collect syntax files developed by the EditPlus community. Each link should point to a page containing a single syntax file which can be updated and used. See syntax file format for information on the syntax of the EditPlus syntax files.

Using Custom Syntax Files

1. Copy the syntax file into EditPlus
2. Save it in the EditPlus program folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\EditPlus 2\) with a .stx file extension
3. Under Tools > Preferences > Files > Settings & Syntax, click "Add" on the right
4. Enter a "Description" for the syntax file type
5. Enter the appropriate file extensions(s) to trigger custom syntax highlighting as a semicolon-separated list without periods, e.g. html;htm
6. Enter the path to the syntax file by clicking on the "..." button to the right of the "Syntax file:" text field in the Settings and syntax tab
7. Optionally adjust the colors used to highlight certain syntax types under the "Syntax colors" tab

Custom Syntax Files

Notes Syntax 

In the absense of wysiwyg "what you see is what you get" features in EditPlus, the notes syntax file provides syntax highlighting for some common textfile note-taking markup such as *bold* and _underline_.

Do-It-Yourself PHP Syntax 

PHP script that will allow you to generate your own PHP syntax file, custom-tailored to your PHP version and configuration.

Add INCLUDE instruction support for EditPlus files 

Add inclusion support for STX, ACP and CTL files for EditPlus.

Other Resources

User Files on editplus.com 

User contributed syntax file collection on EditPlus official website.