Xshell Highlight Sets 〈Exclusive - CHOICE〉

A highlight set only becomes active when assigned to a session: Open the dialog again via [Tools].

Enter the specific text or Regular Expression you want to track. Options: xshell highlight sets

In the dialog box, click and provide a descriptive name (e.g., "Network Monitor" or "Web Logs"). A highlight set only becomes active when assigned

Select your new set and click to open the Keyword dialog. Select your new set and click to open the Keyword dialog

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

Select the desired set and click to apply it to your active window immediately.

Unlike a standard , which changes the background and default text colors for the entire terminal, a Highlight Set works like a real-time search and mark tool. It continuously tracks strings in the terminal window and applies pre-defined styling as soon as they appear.