[editor] Set language for syntax highlighting in Visual Studio Code

Syntax Highlighting for custom file extension

Any custom file extension can be associated with standard syntax highlighting with custom files association in User Settings as follows.

Changing File Association settings for permanent Syntax Highlighting

Note that this will be a permanent setting. In order to set for the current session alone, type in the preferred language in Select Language Mode box (without changing file association settings)

Installing new Syntax Package

If the required syntax package is not available by default, you can add them via the Extension Marketplace (Ctrl+Shift+X) and search for the language package.

You can further reproduce the above steps to map the file extensions with the new syntax package.

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