Xshell highlight sets are a powerful terminal automation feature that allows users to define custom visual cues for specific text strings or patterns within their terminal output. By creating these sets, you can automatically emphasize critical information—such as "ERROR" messages, specific IP addresses, or status codes—using distinct colors and font styles.
Check this to distinguish between "error" and "ERROR". xshell highlight sets
You can define unique highlights for different sessions (e.g., one set for Cisco routers and another for Linux servers). Xshell highlight sets are a powerful terminal automation
To make it permanent for a specific session, go to the > Appearance category and select the highlight set from the dropdown menu. Advanced Use Cases: Regex and Productivity You can define unique highlights for different sessions (e
Select your new set and click to open the Keyword dialog.
Highlight sets are most effective when using to catch dynamic data. Recommended Pattern Style Recommendation Critical Errors (?i)error|failed|critical Bold Red text on Yellow background IP Addresses \b\d1,3\.\d1,3\.\d1,3\.\d1,3\b Blue text (underlined) Success States (?i)success|completed|online Green text Exact Matches \bDOWN\b Bright Red (to distinguish from "shutdown") Managing Your Sets Manual - Xshell - NetSarang Computer
A highlight set only becomes active when assigned to a session: Open the dialog again via [Tools].