Implementing Syntax Editor

Guide for implementing Syncfusion® WPF Syntax Editor (EditControl) — an advanced code and text editor control for creating IDE-like editing experiences with syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, find/replace, and comprehensive editing features for multiple programming languages.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:

• Create code editors with syntax highlighting for C#, VB, XAML, XML, and custom languages
• Build IDE-like applications with advanced text editing capabilities
• Implement IntelliSense with auto-completion and code suggestions
• Add text editors to applications with find/replace, line numbers, and folding
• Support multiple file formats with syntax-aware editing
• Create custom language editors with user-defined syntax rules
• Implement advanced editing features like drag-drop, undo/redo, printing
• Build source code viewers or editors for development tools
• Create log file viewers with syntax highlighting
• Implement configuration file editors with validation

This skill covers the complete Syntax Editor implementation including basic setup, language configuration, editing features, customization, and advanced scenarios.