Actipro SyntaxEditor for WPF

Actipro SoftwareCode Editors.NET
Version 25.1.4 (Mar 13, 2026)(1)

Highly customizable code editing control for WPF applications.

  • Supports syntax highlighting for over 25 programming languages.
  • Includes IntelliPrompt UI for code completion and parameter insights.
  • Enables advanced features like code outlining and multi-view editing.
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A WPF syntax-highlighting code editor control and parsing suite.
Actipro SyntaxEditor for WPF offers a comprehensive text editor tailored for developers working within WPF applications, providing advanced features such as dynamic syntax highlighting, multi-carets for simultaneous editing, and context-aware IntelliPrompt functionality. It supports complex code scenarios with features like code folding, robust parsing frameworks, and customizable language definitions, making it ideal for integrated development environments and advanced code-editing needs.

Syntax Highlighting

Provides syntax highlighting for more than 25 programming languages with fully customizable styles per language, enabling clear and distinct code presentation.

IntelliPrompt Completion and Quick Info

Offers completion lists with filtering, description tips, parameter info for function overloads, quick info popups with rich content formatting, and code snippet templates for efficient code entry.

Code Outlining and Folding

Allows users to collapse and expand code regions to improve readability and navigation, with visual adornments representing folded text ranges and tooltip previews on hover.

Advanced Editing Features

Includes unlimited undo/redo, block selection mode for multi-line simultaneous editing, multiple carets, block indent/outdent, auto-case correct, and over 100 edit actions tailored for efficient coding workflows.

Extensible Parsing and Language Support

Supports custom lexer and parser integration, multi-threaded parsing, syntax error reporting, and includes a language designer tool to create or extend language definitions.

Adornments and Indicators

Enables addition of custom UI elements within the text area such as squiggle lines and highlights, and supports various indicators like bookmarks and breakpoints within the editor margin.

Split Views and Display Options

Allows horizontal splitting of the editor for simultaneous viewing/editing of different document sections, configurable margins (line numbers, outlining, selection, ruler), and customizable word wrap and whitespace display.

Search and Replace Capabilities

Features a flexible search API with incremental searching, multiple pattern matching modes (regex, wildcard), search result highlighting, and a Visual Studio-like find/replace interface through the EditorSearchView control.

Printing and Clipboard Support

Includes WYSIWYG printing with customizable margins, clipboard operations supporting various data formats, and drag-and-drop text editing within and across applications.

Internationalization and Accessibility

Fully supports Unicode, bi-directional text editing, and Input Method Editors (IME) for extended character input, ensuring comprehensive language and accessibility support.

Product Compatibility

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Component Type

  • .NET

.NET Version

  • .NET 9 STS
  • .NET 8 LTS
  • .NET 7 STS
  • .NET 6 LTS
  • .NET 4.8 or earlier

.NET Platform

  • .NET Assembly
  • .NET WPF

IDE Support

  • Visual Studio