How do I customize the key bindings?

Use the editor.commands API to define custom key bindings or use pre-configured schemes like Vim or Emacs.

Is Ace suitable for large documents?

Yes, Ace can handle large documents with millions of lines of code.

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Overview

Ace is a standalone, embeddable code editor implemented in JavaScript. It aims to provide functionality and performance comparable to native editors like Sublime Text, Vim, and TextMate within a web browser. Ace utilizes the DOM for rendering and supports syntax highlighting for over 120 languages, customizable themes, automatic indentation, and keybindings (including Vim and Emacs modes). It can handle large documents and offers features such as search and replace with regular expressions, code folding, multiple cursors, and live syntax checking. Ace is suitable for integrating into web applications, IDEs, and online coding environments, enhancing the user experience with advanced code editing capabilities.

Common tasks

Code Editing Syntax Highlighting Code Completion Debugging JavaScript Editing Embeddable Code Editing Text Manipulation Code Formatting

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How do I embed Ace into my website?

Include the Ace JavaScript file, create a DOM element, and initialize the editor using JavaScript. Refer to the embedding guide for detailed instructions.

How do I change the theme of the editor?

Use the editor.setTheme() method and specify the theme name (e.g., "ace/theme/monokai"). Make sure to include the theme's JavaScript file.

How do I set the language mode for syntax highlighting?

Use the editor.session.setMode() method and specify the language mode (e.g., "ace/mode/javascript"). Include the mode's JavaScript file.

How do I get the content of the editor?

Use the editor.getValue() method to retrieve the current content of the editor.

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