# Code Templates

You can insert a predefined piece of code called a code template by typing the template name and pressing `F2`. To display the list of available templates, press `Ctrl+J`.

For example, if you type `for` and press `F2` the editor adds:

```
for  =  to  // step 1

end // for
```

## Types of Templates

There are two types of templates: *shared* and *exclusive*. Shared templates are available across all [edit modes](https://docs.sannybuilder.com/edit-modes). They are contained in the file `data\templates.txt`. Exclusive templates are designed specifically for the current edit mode. A path to the exclusive template file can be customized with the [`template`](https://docs.sannybuilder.com/edit-modes/..#templates) key in the mode configuration:

```
<templates type="default">@sb:\data\gta3\templates.txt</templates>
```

The editor merges the content of shared and exclusive templates in a single list. Exclusive templates have priority over the shared with the same name.

## File Syntax

Each template file has the following syntax:\
A template name is written in a separate line. The equal sign `=` follows the name. After the equal sign you can also add a short hint. The template code starts at the next line, each line begins with the equals sign. The cursor position is marked with the `|` character.

## Adding a New Template

It's also possible to add a new template from the editor. Select the code and click the `Service->Add template` menu.

![](https://1379927860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M0dALM7uq5_eDYhSBjl-1972196547%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6b9ef4bd156baf9e6aa793957b5b97463e070a92%2Fide-add-template-en.png?alt=media)

Enter a name of the template, a description (optionally) in the dialog window, choose the type of the template, and press the `OK` button. The template is ready to use.

Custom templates are saved in either `data\templates.custom.txt` (*custom shared templates*) or in `data\<edit mode>\templates.custom.txt`(*custom exclusive templates*). The latter can be customized in the [modes configuration](https://docs.sannybuilder.com/edit-modes/..#templates).

{% hint style="info" %}
The option to save a template only for current mode becomes available if `modes.xml` has a file path defined in `<template type="custom">`tag.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
A template with the name `CLEO` unlocks the "New CLEO Script..." item in the main menu. The editor uses this template as the content for a newly created file.
{% endhint %}