
Write some code in Notepad++, go to Menu > Language > ABAP.Put abap code in text file with extension.
How to test whether ABAP syntax is working
These steps would make Notepad++ capable of syntax highlighting. Choose ABAP.xml file, you should get popup ‘Import successful’. Open Notepad++, go to Menu > Language > Define your language, and click on Import button. Unzip the zip file to get ABAP.xml file. Download the ABAP syntax file from sourceforge userDefinedLang ABAP.zip. Download Notepad++ from Notepad++ Download page. These steps are required because ABAP syntax (technical term is UDL – User Defined Languages) is not bundled in Notepad++, and hence ABAP syntax needs to be imported as a user defined language.
This is a personal blog post to document the steps necessary for ABAP syntax highlighting in Notepad++, my text editor of choice.Īlthough the steps are present on internet, this post may be helpful for some people.īelow steps are for Notepad++ version 6.5.1.