# Editor

The editor controls within the PowerShell Universal admin console provide a rich editing experience for PowerShell users. You will be able to take advantage of IntelliSense, formatting and parser error support. 

## IntelliSense

![IntelliSense](https://3638551245-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M6jY7sXTmhiAIMGYw_m-887967055%2Fuploads%2FS3yEkXyGgnr1l5yGNmCn%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=9976d818-d4e8-496e-beab-19fd72a95cfd)

All editors within PowerShell Universal will provide IntelliSense. You should be able to complete commands, parameters, built-in variables, and paths. 

There are a couple of caveats with IntelliSense. 

**IntelliSense runs within the PowerShell Universal server**

It does not rely on a configured environment to function. It runs within the PowerShell server process so will be using the current version of PowerShell 7 referenced by the server. 

**Universal Modules are Available**

Modules provided with PowerShell Universal are automatically included. You will see IntelliSense for the following modules. 

* Universal
* UniversalDashboard
* UniversalDashboard.Charts
* UniversalDashboard.CodeEditor
* UniversalDashboard.Editor
* UniversalDashboard.Map
* UniversalDashboard.Style

**Modules included in PSModulePath are Available**

Any module installed into a PSModulePath will be available in IntelliSense. 

**Live Variables are Not Supported**

You will have access to built-in variables such as `ConfirmPreference` and `Host` but will not see variables specific to PowerShell Universal.  

## Formatting

![Formatting](https://blog.ironmansoftware.com/images/formatting.gif)

You can use the `Invoke-Formatter` command of `PSScriptAnalyzer` within your scripts. You will need to install `PSScriptAnalyzer` to your PSModulePath in order to use this functionality. You can format by right clicking within the editor and selecting Format or by pressing F8. 

## Syntax Errors

Syntax errors will be shown as red squiggles within the editor. Hovering over them will provide information about why the syntax error is present. 

![Syntax Errors](https://3638551245-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M6jY7sXTmhiAIMGYw_m-887967055%2Fuploads%2F5LjWXBJrhBToBd0hBnGu%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f93655a1-2bc6-4940-a641-e99f7d22d0ce)


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