Simple character coloring script

I just started experimenting with TMPro and I want to color a single character in text. I know the method like in markup languages (We are <color=green>green</color> with envy). But I am looking something as simple as this example, unfortunately this colors the whole text:

Code (CSharp):

1. void Awake()
2.     {
3.         TextMeshPro textmeshPro = GetComponent<TextMeshPro>();
4.         textmeshPro.color = new Color32(255, 128, 0, 255);
5.     }  

I am hoping to do it outside Update() function. Any help or tips?

 

The color of individual characters is controlled via the vertex color of the individual / geometry of each character.

When using the <color=#FF8000> rich text tag, this sets the vertex color of that character to the appropriate color.

The color of individual characters can also be modified via code. Take a look at Example 23 - Animating Vertex Attributes (included in the TMP Examples & Extras) and related scripts.

 

Thank you, they are really relevant hints. After playing with mentioned Example 23, a question raised for me. Can the vertex color be changes only in Update() or in coroutine cycle? Without Update() or coroutine yielding I was not able to change single character vertices color. If not then I should stop trying to do it that way.

 

In that example, the color and position of the characters are being changed each frame so in such case it makes sense to use something like update or a coroutine. However, these vertex attributes can be changed in some function or on the press of a button or whatever.