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Grant

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Registered: 2012-12-15

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[SOLVED] Kate doesn't highlight what it should

Hello everybody

I've noticed that Kate, doesn't highlight something that should. For example, look at this C++ file: http://tinypic.com/r/2nvxcid/5
Some keywords, like class, return, public and private, don't get shown. The same thing happens in KDevelop.
Thanks for helping, I wish you a nice day.

Grant.

Last edited by Grant (2013-06-16 09:56:03)

Lone_Wolf

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Re: [SOLVED] Kate doesn't highlight what it should

While kate does try to determine automagically what kind fo file you're editing, this doesn't always work perfect.

for example, kate has 3 settings for c++ files :  C++ , C++11 , C++11/qt4 .

Check "Tools > Highlighting > Sources"  to see what kind of file kate thinks you are working on.

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Grant

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From: Italy

Registered: 2012-12-15

Posts: 246

Re: [SOLVED] Kate doesn't highlight what it should

Checked, and Kate is right, it's C++. I found the problem: keywords had the same color of normal words, then I've changed their color to red.
But now I've discovered that bold doesn't work. Check out this screen: http://tinypic.com/r/2r4l98x/5
Though bold is checked, it don't get shown however.

Trilby

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Re: [SOLVED] Kate doesn't highlight what it should

What font are you using for the code window?

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Grant

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From: Italy

Registered: 2012-12-15

Posts: 246

Re: [SOLVED] Kate doesn't highlight what it should

I didn't know that my Monospace font was the problem. I've choosen another, and now it looks like even better.
Thank you Trilby and Lone_Wolf.
Have a nice day.