Code snippet not getting highlighted [duplicate]

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I have a piece of code after a list in a question. It is not getting syntax highlighted, even if I use SO code block, or indent it myself.

If I move it before the list, it works as expected. Also, if I use backticks (`), then it highlights the code.

The code is the last three lines, right in the end.

The list is preventing proper formatting. One solution, but an HTML comment in between, <?-- --> (as I have done for you) — Hovercraft Full Of Eels, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 2:46
Another solution -- indent it more, so that it is indented code that is part of the list. — Hovercraft Full Of Eels, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 2:47
Thanks @Hovercraft, that was quick. What did you change? I don't understand from the diff itself. — software_writer, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 2:48
@AkshayKhot See: stackoverflow.com/posts/55820526/revisions, and click "side-by-side markdown" — U13-Forward, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 2:49
Got it. Thanks guys! Is this a bug in the editor, or do I need to keep this trick in mind whenever I want to add code snippet after a list? — software_writer, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 2:51
Actually, opening the edit view worked as well! It shows the html comment. @U9-Forward. — software_writer, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 2:52
@AkshayKhot Yup, regarding first comment, it's not a trick, just don't add the funny thing again... — U13-Forward, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 2:54
Okay, so just indent it more, as the third comment suggests above? — software_writer, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 3:06
If it is supposed to be part of the list, then indent 8 spaces — Hovercraft Full Of Eels, Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 3:12

Peter Mortensen · Accepted Answer · 2019-04-24 12:17:12Z

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Code in a list that is part of a list:

Item 2 with code

public void main(String[] args) {
    // Code indented 8 spaces, not 4
}

Code that is after a list, put in a separator, such as an HTML comment, 

// Separator, <!-- -->, is above this line but not shown
public void main(String[] args) {
    // Code indented 4 spaces, not 8
}

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answered Apr 24, 2019 at 3:06

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That is not the proper syntax for an HTML comment. You need an exclamation mark, not a question mark. 
– Cody Gray Mod
Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 3:23
@CodyGray: oops, and darn. Need to brush up on my HTML! Thankfully the site is forgiving
– Hovercraft Full Of Eels
Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 3:24
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The really sad thing is, you just got corrected on your HTML syntax by a C++ programmer. ;-)
– Cody Gray Mod
Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 3:26
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Oh, the shame!!!
– Hovercraft Full Of Eels
Commented Apr 24, 2019 at 3:26

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