The ddot.it specification describes:

• How to parse ddot.it syntax

  • → Parse Specification

• How to syntax-highlight ddot.it syntax

  • → Highlight Specification and

  • a guide with practical advice in How to Highlight ddot.it

• How to implement auto-completion in an editor for ddot.it

  • → Autocomplete Specification

• On top of the syntax, some vocabulary is suggested in

  • → Vocabulary Specification.

  • Vocabulary design is detailed in CDS & Standards Alignment.

• Open questions remain?

  • See FAQ

About this document

• Last Modified: 2026-08-07

• Version: 1.3.0

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Table of contents

• Parse
• Highlight
• Highlighting How-To
• Autocomplete
• Vocabulary
• CDS & Standards Alignment
• FAQ