Xshell Highlight Sets Cisco ((full)) May 2026

automatically color-code CLI output

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Purpose: Separate the log time from the message. | Description | Regex Pattern | Color | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Standard Timestamp | \d2:\d2:\d2 | Gray | | Millisecond Timestamp | \d2:\d2:\d2\.\d3 | Cyan | xshell highlight sets cisco

4. Limitations & Workarounds

Reduced Eye Strain

: Distinct colors for interface names, IP addresses, and command prompts make logs easier to parse. Purpose: Separate the log time from the message

Don't want to type 50 regex rules? Xshell allows import/export. Here is how to build a CS (Color Scheme) file manually via the GUI and share it with your team. Don't want to type 50 regex rules

Access Settings

: Go to the Tools menu and select Terminal Highlight Sets .