# Ruby Editor [edit]

This page gives an overview of the Ruby Editor.

## Introduction

The Ruby editor provides specialized features for editing Ruby code.

Associated with the editor is a Ruby-specific Outline view, which shows the structure of the active Ruby script. It is updated as the user edits the script.

The editor includes the following features:

- Syntax highlighting
- Content/code assist
- Code formatting
- Integrated debugging features

The most common way to invoke the Ruby editor is to open a Ruby file from the Navigator or Ruby Resource View using pop-up menus or by clicking the file (single or double-click depending on the user preferences). You can also open the editor by opening Ruby elements, such as types, methods, or fields, from other views.

## Related Topics

- Ruby code completion
- Ruby code formatting
- Ruby Resources View
- Ruby Console View
- Ruby Outline View
- RI View (Ruby development)

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