Supported Languages and File

Types

Embedded Languages

SlickEdit® Core recognizes languages embedded in HTML, COBOL, Perl scripts, and UNIX shell scripts. When editing embedded languages, all language-sensitive features are supported, including Context Tag- ging® , SmartPaste® , Syntax Expansion, Syntax Indenting, and Color Coding. In fact, Context Tagging picks up embedded tags. For example, the Outline view displays function names if any exist. Embedded language colors are user-defined.

Embedded Languages in HTML

SlickEdit® Core supports any embedded language in HTML. However, Web browsers usually only sup- port VBScript, JavaScript, and/or Java, while Web servers typically support VBScript, Java, or PHP. The following screen is an example of VBScript, JavaScript, and Java embedded in HTML:

Figure 1.1. Embedded Languages in HTML

Embedded Languages in Perl and Other Scripting Languages

To allow SlickEdit® Core to recognize embedded source in a Perl script or UNIX shell, prefix the HERE

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