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diff --git a/runtime/doc/syntax.txt b/runtime/doc/syntax.txt index 8a5e5f4c9c..17f81391a9 100644 --- a/runtime/doc/syntax.txt +++ b/runtime/doc/syntax.txt @@ -214,10 +214,10 @@ A syntax group name is to be used for syntax items that match the same kind of thing. These are then linked to a highlight group that specifies the color. A syntax group name doesn't specify any color or attributes itself. -The name for a highlight or syntax group must consist of ASCII letters, digits -and the underscore. As a regexp: "[a-zA-Z0-9_]*". However, Vim does not give -an error when using other characters. The maximum length of a group name is -about 200 bytes. *E1249* +The name for a highlight or syntax group must consist of ASCII letters, +digits, underscores, dots, or hyphens. As a regexp: "[a-zA-Z0-9_.-]*". +However, Vim does not give an error when using other characters. The maximum +length of a group name is about 200 bytes. *E1249* To be able to allow each user to pick their favorite set of colors, there must be preferred names for highlight groups that are common for many languages. |