# How do I add syntax highlighting in folded placeholders?

**URL:** <https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/how-do-i-add-syntax-highlighting-in-folded-placeholders/2075>\
**Category:** IntelliJ Platform\
**Tags:** language-injection, plugin-development\
**Created:** [June 21, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/how-do-i-add-syntax-highlighting-in-folded-placeholders/2075 "2025-06-21T20:00:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://platform.jetbrains.com/t/how-do-i-add-syntax-highlighting-in-folded-placeholders/2075/1 "2025-06-21T20:00:43Z")

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I use code folding to collapse condition chains with my comment processor plugin (left picture). However, this causes the syntax highlighting to disappear. Is there a way to add it for the folded placeholder?

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