You can configure the color of an individual ABAP keyword or the sequence of several ABAP keywords, for example, call method, used within a statement. This enables you to highlight their occurrences and to improve readability when you skim through ABAP source code objects, such as ABAP classes, interfaces, programs, and so on.
The ABAP Keyword Colors preference page is opened. Here you find a list of default configurations that have already been configured by SAP.
An empty entry is added at the end of the list. Its default color is black.
The cursor is automatically moved to the corresponding position.
You can use the content assist functionality (Ctrl + Space) to open a dialog. It lists all the available ABAP keywords. From here you can select the relevant one.
You can use the '*' wildcard to search for any string.
You can group configurations that are used in the same context by using the same color for them.
The Color dialog is opened.
In the list, your ABAP keyword or sequence is displayed in accordance with your selection.
Your color configurations become effective as soon as you (re-)open the source code editor.
SAP's default color configurations become effective as soon as you (re-)open the source code editor.
Bold
Italic
Strikeout
Underline
In the list, your ABAP keyword or sequence is displayed in accordance with your selection.
The Export color settings dialog is opened.
The configuration file is imported and its content is now displayed or the relevant file is exported accordingly.
A dialog with the already configured ABAP keywords or sequences is opened.
In the list, your ABAP keyword or sequence is displayed in accordance with your selection.
If you perform the restore action, all of your configurations will be deleted.