Using the Editor

The Yist editor is designed to provide a powerful and intuitive coding experience.

Editor Interface

File Tabs

• Switch between files using tabs
• Use ⌘ + number (1-9) for quick tab switching
• ⌘+J and ⌘+K for navigating between tabs
• Lock icon indicates non-editable files

Code Editor

• Syntax highlighting for various programming languages
• Line numbering
• File type detection and appropriate highlighting

Status Bar

• Shows current Gist description
• Displays selected syntax highlighting mode

Working with Files

Adding Files

• Click the + button in the tab bar

File Type Detection

• Automatic language detection based on content
• Manual language selection available
• Default file names and extensions suggested

File Restrictions

• Text files only (binary files not supported)
• Read-only mode for others' starred Gists
• Read-only indicator for non-editable files

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigation

• ⌘ + 1-9: Switch to specific tabs
• ⌘ + J: Next tab
• ⌘ + K: Previous tab

Editing

• ⌘ + S: Save changes
• ⌘ + N: New Gist
• ⌃ + R: Revert Changes

Customization

Syntax Highlighting

• Auto-detection mode
• Manual language selection
• Custom theme support

Editor Preferences

• Line number visibility
• Theme selection