DAX syntax highlighting in Notepad++

[skasper]

Hi,

ever since my DAX statements got more advanced, I found the code window in Power BI Desktop too small and wanted to use Notepad++ for it. Alas, there is no pre-defined syntax highlighting for DAX. So I went ahead and created my own. I share instruction on how to do that and also the already prepared XML file for easy import into Notepad++ over here: www.sascha-kasper.com/dax-syntax-highlighting-for-notepad/

You can have DAX syntax highlighing inside Notepad++ within 1 minute after reading this.

I hope it helps you as it helps me.

[skasper · Accepted solution]

Thank you. I am glad you find it useful.

I am currently working on auto-complete, but this seems a bit buggy.

[skasper · Accepted solution]

Hi again,

I updated the DAX.xml file for Notepad++. It now also offers AutoComplete.

Just download it again and replace the old one.

Make sure you use the latest version (2.05) by checking the comment inside the file.

Let me know, if it works.