I want to edit a Makefile using the Xcode editor (part of my project). I can create and edit the file, but Xcode seems to assume it’s a Swift file — it applies Swift syntax highlighting, and I get incorrect suggestions while editing.
I tried changing the “Open As” option from “Source Code,” but there’s no “Plain Text” option available.
I’m using Xcode 16.4.
I’ve seen suggestions like: • Using an external editor (which works, but feels clunky), • Renaming the file to something like Makefile.txt (but that breaks standard CLI use, e.g. make expects Makefile).
Not too happy with either workaround — did I overlook a proper way to just edit a Makefile in Xcode without confusion?
Any suggestions appreciated!
Thanks, Lourens
