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Xshell highlight sets for Cisco — quick guide
What this is
Highlight sets in Xshell let you colorize terminal text (based on regex or keywords) so Cisco device output (IOS/IOS-XE/IOS-XR/ASA/NX-OS) is easier to read — for example coloring interface names, status keywords, error messages, timestamps, IP addresses, and config lines.
Unlike standard color schemes that change the entire terminal's background or text color, Highlight Sets use string matching and regular expressions to colorize specific parts of the output. xshell highlight sets cisco
7. Troubleshooting
| Issue | Likely Fix |
|-------|-------------|
| Highlight not appearing | Check that the session’s Terminal type is xterm or ansi (not VT100). |
| Pattern matches too much | Use word boundaries (\bdown\b instead of just down). |
| Logs not highlighted | Ensure log viewer also references the same highlight set (set in log viewer settings). | Xshell highlight sets for Cisco — quick guide
The real power of XShell lies in Regex. Instead of highlighting one specific IP, you can highlight all IPs. IPv4 Address: \b(?:[0-9]1,3\.)3[0-9]1,3\b MAC Address: ([0-9A-Fa-f]4\.)2[0-9A-Fa-f]4 Cisco Interface Shortcuts: (Gi|Te|Fa|Po)[0-9/.]+ How to Apply Your Highlight Set Choose how you want these highlighted commands to appear
Configuring Highlight Sets in Xshell is one of the best ways to reduce configuration errors when managing Cisco devices. By color-coding critical keywords like err-disabled address-protocol , you can spot issues instantly. 🛠️ Step 1: Create a New Highlight Set Highlight Sets to create a new profile. Name it something descriptive, like Cisco_Network_Monitor 🎨 Step 2: Define Cisco Keywords Within your new set, click
Step 6: Customize Appearance
- Choose how you want these highlighted commands to appear. This could involve selecting a text color, background color, or both.
- Make sure your choices are sufficiently contrasting with the default text and background to make them stand out.