Language Support for BG3
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 8.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 20 Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
[NEW 3. 0. 3. 0]
Facufierro's document formatter (Thanks!)
(Shift+Alt+F)
// Comment highlighting
Handles are no longer built on activation, to save some memory when not working with bg3 files
use BG3: Build handle references from the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) to activate the feature
[NEW] Code completion
The below has been rolled into this to show (most) keywords/functions.
Ive also included the valuelist.txt, modifiers.txt and functions i parsed from the unpacked data, if you put them in the same workspace as your mod, it will allow you to tab complete things much easier. e.g. Pref>PreferredCastingAbility. lists may not be comprehensive.
[NEW] Handles on Hover
Currently only English is supported, this will look in english.xml and your mods localization file to show the associated text on hover
If you add a new handle it will require rebuilding to show up, hit ctrl+shift+P and type bg3, click rebuild handle references, then new entries will also show up.
INSTALLATION
Notepad++
Language>User Defined Language>Import
Import the .xml file in the User Defined Languages setting to enable,
colours can also be configured here.
Simply drop the bg3-text-support folder into the extensions folder
On Windows at:
C:\Users\<USER PROFILE>\.vscode\extensions
click extensions in vscode, then the three dots, and then install from vsix, navigate to the provided vsix file, and done
or just search on the extension marketplace, there are a few others there it looks like, including one that was almost at the same time as me aha, but mine is bg3-text-support
May be issues or mistakes/missing keywords, especially in the notepad++ version, as i have less control there, let me know if you find any in the comments :)
Language Support for BG3 is a resource mod by Chromosome16 that adds text highlighting to Baldur's Gate 3 text files, making them easier on the eyes. With 72 endorsements and 834 downloads, it's a niche quality-of-life tool for modders and players who edit game files. Last updated in September 2023, it remains a simple, focused utility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple, focused tool that does exactly what it says—no bloat.
- Decent community traction for a niche utility (72 endorsements, 834 downloads).
- Useful for modders and players who spend time editing BG3 text files.
⚠️ Cons
- Very niche—only helps if you actually edit text files, not for general players.
- No detailed instructions or examples provided, so you're on your own for setup.
- Last updated in 2023—may not be compatible with newer BG3 patches or modding tools.
For BG3 modders and tinkerers who edit text files and want a more comfortable editing experience. Skip if you're a casual player looking for gameplay or visual mods—this is purely a developer tool.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding BG3, this mod is for editing files—make sure you know how to locate and open the game's text files before using it.
- Since it's a resource mod, it may work best with a text editor that supports syntax highlighting—check if your editor needs a specific setup.
- Keep an eye on BG3 updates—if the game's file structure changes, this mod might need an update to stay useful.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Chromosome16
- Version
- 3.0.3.0
- Downloads
- 834
- Endorsements
- 72
- Category
- Resources
- Created
- 9/23/2023
- Updated
- 9/29/2023
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