This is a syntax highlighter for AHK in Notepad++ that matches the Visual Studio dark theme.
Before adding this language theme, ensure that you are running the latest version of Notepad++ found here and have already installed the Visual Studio dark theme found here. Then, follow the instructions listed below. For additional help with adding custom themes and/or languages to Notepad++ see here.
- Download the file named 'VS_AHK_Lang' as an XML file.
- Move the file into the Notepad++ Install Folder (usualy found at C:\Program Files\Notepad++ or, for the 32-bit version, at C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++).
- Start an instance of Notepad++ and click on the 'Language' tab.
- Select 'Define your lanuage...'.
- Select 'Import...'.
- Select VS_AHK_Lang.xml and open it by either pressing 'Open' while the file is hilighted or by double-clicking the file.
- Select 'Save As...' and enter the name 'AutoHotKey-VS'.
- Ethan Genser - Creator