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Syntax Highlighting

Snippety supports syntax highlighting for 60+ languages in the snippet editor and preview. You can use syntax highlighting to make your snippets more readable.

Types​

There are four main types available:

  • Plain Text: no highlighting
  • Rich Text (RTF): no highlighting, but you can apply formatting, images, and links
  • Markdown: Markdown syntax highlighting with preview mode
  • Code: supports syntax highlighting for 60+ languages

Changing Format​

To change the format of the snippet, click on the picker in the bottom left corner and select the desired format. The editor will switch to the selected mode.

Syntax Picker

Icons​

Many formats have a dedicated icon that will appear on the snippets list to make it easier to distinguish between them.

Syntax Icons

Themes​

Syntax highlighting colors are based on the selected theme. You can change the theme in the preferences. The editor will automatically update the colors based on the selected theme.

Disable Highlighting​

By default, the editor will highlight text while you type. If you encounter performance issues, you can disable this feature in the settings. Just uncheck the Highlight syntax while editing snippets option in App Settings -> Appearance.

Searching​

You can filter snippets by format using the search bar. Just type the format name prefixed with ! to filter out all other formats. For example, !markdown.

Supported Languages​

applescript, bash, c, clojure, cmake, coffeescript, cpp, csharp, css, dart,
delphi, diff, django, dockerfile, dust, elixir, erlang, fortran, fsharp, go,
gradle, graphql, groovy, haml, haskell, haxe, html, http, ini, java,
javascript, json, kotlin, latex, lisp, lua, makefile, markdown, matlab,
objectivec, ocaml, perl, pgsql, php, powershell, prolog, properties,
python, r, richText, ruby, rust, scala, scss, shell, smalltalk, sql, swift,
typescript, vbnet, vim, xml, yaml