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diff --git a/runtime/doc/syntax.txt b/runtime/doc/syntax.txt index b74611633f..6fcf292513 100644 --- a/runtime/doc/syntax.txt +++ b/runtime/doc/syntax.txt @@ -181,16 +181,16 @@ Vim will only load the first syntax file found, assuming that it sets b:current_syntax. -NAMING CONVENTIONS *group-name* *{group-name}* *E669* *W18* +NAMING CONVENTIONS *group-name* *{group-name}* *E669* *E5248* A syntax group name is to be used for syntax items that match the same kind of thing. These are then linked to a highlight group that specifies the color. A syntax group name doesn't specify any color or attributes itself. -The name for a highlight or syntax group must consist of ASCII letters, digits -and the underscore. As a regexp: "[a-zA-Z0-9_]*". However, Vim does not give -an error when using other characters. The maximum length of a group name is -about 200 bytes. *E1249* +The name for a highlight or syntax group must consist of ASCII letters, +digits, underscores, periods and `@` characters. As a regexp it is +`[a-zA-Z0-9_.@]*`. The maximum length of a group name is about 200 bytes. +*E1249* To be able to allow each user to pick their favorite set of colors, there must be preferred names for highlight groups that are common for many languages. |