I'm using Codesys 3.5.9.
The editor 'Find' function highlights found text with a light gray background.
Cannot find any editor setting for selecting another color.
is there any user setting for this?
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Today is 2026, and we still have the same issue since 2017, anyone have the answer? i'm using V3.5 SP18 P4+ from festo, thanks in advance... @rudolsto @r.evbatyrov @cole@mahmutonx@root@codesys-com
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To change the color of search result markings (the "find color") in the CODESYS Text Editor using Themes, follow these steps:
Go to the menu: Tools → Options.
In the Options dialog, select the Text editor category.
Switch to the Theme tab. Here, you can select your desired color theme for the text editor. The available color schemes (themes) are stored in the installation directory in the Themes folder.
To specifically adjust the color for search result markings, go to the Text Area tab within the Text editor options. Here, you can customize the Selection color – Inactive parameter, which determines the color used to highlight search results.
Changing the theme will apply a new set of color settings, including those for selections and search highlights. If you want further customization, you can manually edit or create your own theme files in the Themes folder of your installation directory
Example
"c:\Program Files\CODESYS 3.5.21.50\CODESYS\Themes\myDefault.editortheme"
Hello everyone
I'm using Codesys 3.5.9.
The editor 'Find' function highlights found text with a light gray background.
Cannot find any editor setting for selecting another color.
is there any user setting for this?
Hi Rudolf,
that has been improved in 3.5 SP10. The selected color is now darker and inactive color is configurable.
Regards
Roman
Thanks!
have to upgrade then
Can someone please help me find this setting?
Dear all, can is there someone who can help to find the setting of Selection Color - Inactive in the Text Area Tab?
@root @codesys-com
Today is 2026, and we still have the same issue since 2017, anyone have the answer? i'm using V3.5 SP18 P4+ from festo, thanks in advance... @rudolsto @r.evbatyrov @cole @mahmutonx @root @codesys-com
To change the color of search result markings (the "find color") in the CODESYS Text Editor using Themes, follow these steps:
Go to the menu: Tools → Options.
In the Options dialog, select the Text editor category.
Switch to the Theme tab. Here, you can select your desired color theme for the text editor. The available color schemes (themes) are stored in the installation directory in the Themes folder.
To specifically adjust the color for search result markings, go to the Text Area tab within the Text editor options. Here, you can customize the Selection color – Inactive parameter, which determines the color used to highlight search results.
Changing the theme will apply a new set of color settings, including those for selections and search highlights. If you want further customization, you can manually edit or create your own theme files in the Themes folder of your installation directory
Example
"c:\Program Files\CODESYS 3.5.21.50\CODESYS\Themes\myDefault.editortheme"
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