Vim can perform syntax highlighting for various file formats. You can enable it with these steps if it's not currently enabled;
Steps to enable syntax highlighting in Vim:
- Make sure full version of Vim with support for syntax highlighting is installed.
- Enter command mode by pressing Esc.
- Type :syntax on|off and press Enter.
:syntax on
- Enter command mode again by pressing Esc
- Type :set syntax=<filetype> and press Enter manually set syntax for specific file type if required.
:set syntax=php
- View the list of supported file types while also in the command mode.
:echo getcompletion(// 'filetype')
- Permanently enable syntax highlighting by adding :syntax on in your ~/.vimrc file.
Author: Mohd
Shakir Zakaria
Mohd Shakir Zakaria is an experienced cloud architect with a strong development and open-source advocacy background. He boasts multiple certifications in AWS, Red Hat, VMware, ITIL, and Linux, underscoring his expertise in cloud architecture and system administration.
Mohd Shakir Zakaria is an experienced cloud architect with a strong development and open-source advocacy background. He boasts multiple certifications in AWS, Red Hat, VMware, ITIL, and Linux, underscoring his expertise in cloud architecture and system administration.
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