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Updated runtime files.
author Bram Moolenaar <bram@vim.org>
date Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:11:45 +0100
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1 *syntax.txt* For Vim version 7.4. Last change: 2015 Feb 03 1 *syntax.txt* For Vim version 7.4. Last change: 2015 Feb 22
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4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar 4 VIM REFERENCE MANUAL by Bram Moolenaar
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209 A syntax group name is to be used for syntax items that match the same kind of 209 A syntax group name is to be used for syntax items that match the same kind of
210 thing. These are then linked to a highlight group that specifies the color. 210 thing. These are then linked to a highlight group that specifies the color.
211 A syntax group name doesn't specify any color or attributes itself. 211 A syntax group name doesn't specify any color or attributes itself.
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213 The name for a highlight or syntax group must consist of ASCII letters, digits 213 The name for a highlight or syntax group must consist of ASCII letters, digits
214 and the underscore. As a regexp: "[a-zA-Z0-9_]*" 214 and the underscore. As a regexp: "[a-zA-Z0-9_]*". However, Vim does not give
215 an error when using other characters.
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216 To be able to allow each user to pick his favorite set of colors, there must 217 To be able to allow each user to pick his favorite set of colors, there must
217 be preferred names for highlight groups that are common for many languages. 218 be preferred names for highlight groups that are common for many languages.
218 These are the suggested group names (if syntax highlighting works properly 219 These are the suggested group names (if syntax highlighting works properly
219 you can see the actual color, except for "Ignore"): 220 you can see the actual color, except for "Ignore"):
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4252 If the "maxlines={N}" argument is given, the number of lines that are searched 4253 If the "maxlines={N}" argument is given, the number of lines that are searched
4253 for a comment or syncing pattern is restricted to N lines backwards (after 4254 for a comment or syncing pattern is restricted to N lines backwards (after
4254 adding "minlines"). This is useful if you have few things to sync on and a 4255 adding "minlines"). This is useful if you have few things to sync on and a
4255 slow machine. Example: > 4256 slow machine. Example: >
4256 :syntax sync ccomment maxlines=500 4257 :syntax sync maxlines=500 ccomment
4257 < 4258 <
4258 *:syn-sync-linebreaks* 4259 *:syn-sync-linebreaks*
4259 When using a pattern that matches multiple lines, a change in one line may 4260 When using a pattern that matches multiple lines, a change in one line may
4260 cause a pattern to no longer match in a previous line. This means has to 4261 cause a pattern to no longer match in a previous line. This means has to
4261 start above where the change was made. How many lines can be specified with 4262 start above where the change was made. How many lines can be specified with