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Code snippet not getting highlighted [duplicate]
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, ...
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Are backticks appropriate for emphasizing references to things that show up in code?
I've been following this "When should code formatting be used for non-code text?
" post for guidance on removing backticks when reviewing suggested edits as well as when forming my own questions and ...
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How to use the regular code snippets in the 2018 Stack Overflow update
I am a little confused with the new update of Stack Overflow, particularly on using the regular JavaScript/CSS/HTML code snippets we used to have to write our questions. Now the new update made it ...
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Why are code samples sometimes shown unformatted? [duplicate]
Sometime, I post questions (or answers for that matter), where code appears unformatted (without reserved words color, etc.), like the image below.
Why is that happening?
Here's an example to ...
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How do I format my code blocks?
How do I post text so that it is formatted as code?
What do I need to do so that my code shows up properly—not escaped or removed—when posted? And how do I get the correct syntax ...