Xshell Highlight — Sets

To show the true power of this feature, here is a full example of a .hls configuration file. This set is designed to highlight common log-level keywords with distinct colors for immediate visual parsing.

| Keyword/Pattern | Foreground | Background | Style | Purpose | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Exception | White | Magenta | Bold | Catching unhandled exceptions. | | Traceback | Cyan | Default | Normal | Python specific error paths. | | deprecated | Black | Yellow | Normal | Code maintenance warnings. | | debug | Blue | Default | Normal | Distinguishing debug logs from info logs. | xshell highlight sets

To maintain clean and readable terminal sessions, follow these design principles: To show the true power of this feature,

are not just about making your terminal look pretty—they are a productivity multiplier . By converting raw data streams into a color-coded information hierarchy, you reduce cognitive load, react faster to anomalies, and enjoy your command-line work more. | | Traceback | Cyan | Default |

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Select your custom Highlight Set and click , or assign it to a specific session via that session's Properties (Properties > Terminal > Highlight Sets). Supercharge Your Workflow with Regular Expressions