What do the Python VSCode syntax colors mean?

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VSCode has syntax highlighting for the Python language. I can't find any explanation for how each token is classified and organized into colors.

Specifically, why are some keywords the same color, but some are different?

Looking at this code:

for...in shows the keywords as the same color, but if...in shows the keywords as different colors. Why does in change color? What determines if a keyword is purple or blue or something else?

Finally, is there an exhaustive list or chart for how keywords are organized?

@JillCheng Yes, I just found it and updated the question with the exact answer. Thanks. — Trevin Avery
– Trevin Avery, Commented Jul 22, 2020 at 16:48

wjandrea · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-12 21:19:41Z

The color of the code in VSCode is provided by the theme. (VSCode uses its own theme by default.) Reference: syntax-highlighting-optimizations and theme color.

Using different themes can make the code display different colors. You could also set the color of custom code. Reference: Customizing a Color Theme.

wjandrea · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-12 21:13:18Z

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They are not the same in. The first is used to iterate while the second is an operator.

edited Feb 12, 2023 at 21:13

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wjandrea · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-12 21:18:39Z

From the first link in @JillCheng's answer I found the Scope Inspector, which can be enabled by running Developer: Inspect Editor Tokens and Scopes in the command palette. This will then show how the currently selected text was tokenized.

for...in shows both keywords are tokenized as keyword.control.flow.python.

if...in shows if as keyword.control.flow.python and in as keyword.operator.logical.python.

_{Note: This answer was originally posted as part of the question.}

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