set syntax for doc window

DropD · Mar 1, 2012 · 799d143 · 799d143
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diff --git a/ftplugin/python/ipy.vim b/ftplugin/python/ipy.vim
@@ -196,6 +196,10 @@ def get_doc_buffer(level=0):
     #vim.command('pcl')
     #vim.command('pedit doc')
     #vim.command('normal ') # go to previous window
+    # "rest" is the syntax of python documentation.  Stock vim doesn't have
+    # a syntax file for rest, but if the user has installed one then this will
+    # cause the docs to be colorized.
+    vim.command('setlocal syntax=rest')
 
 def update_subchannel_msgs(debug=False):
     msgs = km.sub_channel.get_msgs()