Sublime Text compare two files

This article covers how to compare two files using Sublime Text, with a step-by-step example.

Sublime Text - Comparing Two Files

Sublime Text enables users to easily compare the contents of two files side-by-side. This can be useful when you need to determine the differences between two versions of a document, or when you want to compare the same file in two different locations. It's a simple process that can be completed with a few clicks of the mouse.

To compare two files in Sublime Text, open both files in the same window. Then, select View > Layout > Columns: 2 from the menu bar. This will split the window into two columns, with each file visible in one of the columns.

Next, select View > Syncronize Scrolling from the menu bar. This will ensure that both files stay in sync, so as one file is scrolled, the other follows along.

You can now scroll through both files side-by-side to compare their contents. Any differences between the two files will become immediately apparent.

Sublime Text also provides a more detailed comparison view. To view the differences between two files, select View > Layout > Columns: 1 from the menu bar. Then, select Compare Side-By-Side > This View from the menu bar.

This will open a new window that displays both files side-by-side, with the differences highlighted. You can scroll through the files to get a closer look at the differences.

For a more detailed comparison, select Compare Side-By-Side > This View With... from the menu bar. This will open a new window with a comparison view of two files. You can use the Line by Line option to see a side-by-side comparison of the files, with the differences highlighted.

You can also use the Character by Character option to view the differences between the two files in detail. This will display the exact character-by-character differences between the two files, with the differences highlighted.

// Example of comparing two files in Sublime Text

// Open both files in the same window

// Select View > Layout > Columns: 2 from the menu bar

// Select View > Syncronize Scrolling from the menu bar

// Scroll through both files side-by-side to compare their contents

// Select View > Layout > Columns: 1 from the menu bar

// Select Compare Side-By-Side > This View from the menu bar

// Select Compare Side-By-Side > This View With... from the menu bar

// Use the Line by Line or Character by Character option to view the differences between the two files

Using this method, you can quickly and easily compare two files in Sublime Text. This can be a useful tool when you need to identify and analyze the differences between two versions of a file.