Win32 API: How to change the color of a piece of text in an edit control

Question

I have an edit control. I want to change the color of multiple words (like syntax highlighting). Is it possible?

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hinduCoder 26 nov. 14 at 22:40

1 answer

Remus Rusanu · Accepted Answer · 2014-11-26T22:46:28+0000

Not. You will need a Rich Edit Control . There are many examples of online addyng syntax highlighting for rich edit controls. For example. Brighter highlighting of editing syntax .