Powershell syntax highlight suggestion: string -format, the {0} should be highlighted

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45/100
Issue type
Feature
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Mostly clear
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Stale
Tech stack
powershell
Domain
devtools

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Start by reviewing the repository's PowerShell syntax-highlighting rules for strings and the handling of format-string placeholders. Use the examples in the issue, including {0}, {1}, and {2}, to define the expected highlighting and verify the result in the supported editors.

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Description

enhancement

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many ways to concatenate strings in powershell.

Relatively newer but becoming popular one is format string where {0} {1} {2}.. are treated as placeholders inside string.

Would be great if they would be highlighted as such.

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