The 1.x branch included a 3rd party files to achieve this. Ace Code Editor javascript library is in the module.

I don't like that approach since syntax highlighting can also be added using https://www.drupal.org/project/ace_editor or https://www.drupal.org/project/codemirror. Someone who wants that functionality probably wants it in several places. Someone who doesn't, doesn't want to keep turning it off every time they edit the CSS.

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AlfTheCat’s picture

+1 for this, in my case I upgraded to the 2.x version which now has a plain text field and I'd love to have a visual editor back.

I still love this module though!!!

oresh’s picture

I'll add add a config option for tuning it on, if ace_editor and code mirror and disabled.
Otherwise we'll show a message suggesting to activate those modules ;)
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UPD: i'll start with updating the 7.1 with settings form for ace, and if everything works well, will port to 7.2

emerham’s picture

Hows the progress on the ace_editor settings?

Chi’s picture

I've published Codemirror editor module that offers an API for third party modules. Check out how it is used in Library manager.