Adding Custom Syntax Definitions, Themes, and Templates

Textastic allows you to add your own custom syntax definitions and themes. You can add Sublime Text 3 packages, TextMate 1-compatible .tmbundle packages, and .tmTheme theme files.

You can also add custom file templates that appear in the file creation screen.

Add the Special Folder Called “#Textastic”

• Go to the Local Files root folder
• Tap the + button in the bottom toolbar
• Choose Folder and enter #Textastic as the Folder Name
• Tap Done

Important

Make sure the newly created folder has a special icon as seen in the screenshot below. The name of the folder (“#Textastic”) is case sensitive.

Add Custom Syntax Definitions and Themes

Move your Sublime Text 3 packages, TextMate bundles and theme files into the newly created directory (see Moving, Copying, and Renaming Files and Folders).

Sublime Text 3 packages are simple folders without a special file extension.

TextMate bundles are folders with a .tmbundle file extension.

Theme files have a .tmTheme file extension.

Templates have the file extension .json.

Restart Textastic

The new files are loaded on application startup. Please restart the app for changes to take effect.

• Double-click the Home button on your iOS device to bring up the app switcher
• Swipe up Textastic to close the app

After you start the app, the new syntax definitions can be chosen in the File Properties. You can select added themes in the Settings.

Adding Custom Templates

You can also add your own templates that you can select in the file creation dialog.

You can find a detailed description and example files at the Textastic-Customization GitHub page.