Questions tagged [sublimetext3]

DO NOT USE THIS TAG UNLESS YOUR QUESTION IS SPECIFICALLY ABOUT SUBLIME TEXT ITSELF. Do not tag your IDE or source code editor in questions about unrelated topics. Please make sure you are running Sublime Text version 3 (note that version 4 was released in May 2021 and should be tagged sublimetext4). Sublime Text 3 is a multi-language, multi-platform code editor, developed by Jon Skinner. It has a Python API to allow plugins for augmented functionality.

Overview

Sublime Text 3 is a multi-language code editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is developed by Jon Skinner and SublimeHQ. Version 3 inherits all features from .

  • Closed Beta released on January 29, 2013 (Build 3006)
  • Opened Beta released on June 27, 2013 (Build 3047)
  • Finalpublic build released on October 1, 2019 (Version 3.2.2)
  • Latest development build released on September 24, 2019 (Build 3210) (only available to licensed users)

New features

Current new features of Sublime Text 3:

  • Goto Definition, and Goto Symbol in Project
  • Significantly improved startup time and performance
  • Enhanced pane management
  • Upgraded from Python 2.6 to Python 3.3
  • Improved performance on Retina display
  • High DPI support
  • Tab scrolling
  • Image preview
  • Sidebar icons
  • Definition popup on hover
  • Build errors are shown inline

Useful links:

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syntax highlighting for react code in sublime

I'm started writing some basic React code in sublime text. Here is what my syntax highlighting looks like. Its partly highlighted. Is there any suggested sublime plugin i can use to see a complete syntax highlight? import React, { Component } from…
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Sublime text 3. How to edit multiple lines?

I was using Notepad++ and now I want to use the same cool features in Sublime but I don't know how. I want to edit multiple lines at the same time like this: But I don't want to Ctrl+Click at each line for this. I want to click at first line and…
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More than one folder / project in one Sublime Text 3 window

I can have only one project / path opened in in the same time, in one Sublime Text 3 window. Each time I quickly switch project (Ctrl+Alt+P), new project replaces current one. Each time I open new folder (File > Open Folder...) or project (Project >…
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Change / Add syntax highlighting for a language in Sublime 2/3

I want to change / add syntax highlighting for a language in Sublime 2/3. For example I want the keyword this colored in JavaScript. How can I do that? I know that there is a preference JavaScript File in C:\Program Files\Sublime Text 3\Packages,…
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Fold / Collapse the except code section in sublime text 2

Is there any plugin or shortcut to hide all except code section in sublime text 2? I need to fold all except section at a time , Not fold one section at a time. Thanks~
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RuboCop: Line is too long ← How to Ignore?

I just added RuboCop to a rails project and installed the Sublime package to see RuboCop suggestions in the editor. I'm trying to figure out how to change the maximum line length from 80 characters, or just ignore the rule completely. Currently in…
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Migrate from Sublime text 2 to Sublime text3

I need to migrate from sublime text 2 to sublime text 3 to have all the same configuration/plugins I have installed on the sublime text2. I installed sublime text 3, but it does not have any of the sublime text 2 packages and settings. I really dont…
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Anaconda Python: where are the virtual environments stored?

I am new to Anaconda Python and I am setting up a project in Sublime Text 3. I have installed Anaconda and created a virtual environment using: conda create -n python27 python=2.7 anaconda conda create -n python35 python=3.5 anaconda I am having…
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Column/Vertical selection with Keyboard in SublimeText 3

I'm on a Mac. I have 7 columns in Sublime Text 3, each 300 lines each. If possible, I would like to select only the 4th column using a single keyboard shortcut. Unsuitable options ctrl + shift + up/down alt + mouse + drag ctrl + alt + up/down.…
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Sublime Text 3: Drag & Drop, Move & Create a copy of files & folders

Is it possible to Drag & Drop, Move & Create a copy of files & folders from within Sublime Text? I can rename, delete and have a plugin so that I can reveal in finder, but no other functionality from the project inspector sidebar. Maybe it is me…
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Merge multiple lines into one using Sublime Text

I am very new to Sublime Text and I am sure this is a naive question. Watching the Multiple line selection at http://www.sublimetext.com/ (2/6 slide). Absolutely love it. I understand that Ctrl (Cmd)+Shift+L "multiple-selects" so that we could do…
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How to open remote files in sublime text 3

I am connecting to remote server using "mRemoteNG" and want to open remote server files in my local sublime text editor. During my research, I found this relevant blog https://wrgms.com/editing-files-remotely-via-ssh-on-sublimetext-3/ and followed…
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How can I export/import settings of Sublime Text 3 from one PC to another using Windows?

I use Sublime Text 3 in my company and I want to export all the settings, including packages and whatever, to use the same configurations in Sublime Text 3 I have at home. How can I do this? PS.: I use Windows 8
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How do you make Sublime Text 3 open a file in a new tab instead of opening it in the current tab?

When I click the file I want to open in Sublime, it is replacing the current tab I have open. It used to open it in a new tab.
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Avoid auto-period character after quick type space in Sublime Text 3

I've noticed that in Sublime Text 3, that if I type a word and then double-space quickly after I'm done entering the word in, it automatically places a period after the word Something like obj + two spacebar keystrokes will result in obj. I've…
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