Algo-FR syntax highlighter for Notepad++

A Notepad++ syntax highlighter for a personalized algorithmic pseudocode in French language. This syntax highlighter is adapted only for the famous Notepad++ editor on Windows systems.

What is Notepad++?

Notepad++ is a free (as in "free speech" and also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License.

(source: Official Notepad++ website)

A sample of rendered file with Algo-FR syntax highlighter

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How to configure the syntax highlighter?

1. Donwload the "algo-fr-highlighter.xml" file
2. Open Notepad++ editor
3. Go to "Language>Define Your Language" menu
4. Click the "Import..." button in the popup window
5. Select the downloaded file ("algo-fr-highlighter.xml")

How to use?

1. Write an algorithmic pseudocode in Notepad++ respecting the grammar described below
2. Save your file with ".algo" extension OR select "Language>Algo-FR" from top menu
3. Enjoy syntax highlighting :)

Language Grammar

Comments

(like C, Java and many other languages)

/* */ (one or many lines comments)

// (one line comment)

Keywords

Procedure Algorithme Fonction retourner Retourner Var var Type Debut Fin fin Const ET OU Tableau enregistrement Pour pour de à pas faire Si si alors sinon Sinon Selon selon cas defaut Tant tant que Repeter repeter jusqu'à NULL null FAUX VRAI

Operators

<- : , ( ) [ ] = > < <= >= DIV MOD + - ! * .

Strings delimiters

""

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## Notes **Last tested version of Notepad++** : v 7.2.2 (32-bit)