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how to add code (snippet) to community question/answer

tobrien
Kilo Guru

I've seen formatted code-snips in questions and responses but I do not see how to set that formatting --

thanks in advance,

tony

1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

Chuck Tomasi
Tera Patron

You need to first click "Use advanced editor" in the upper right corner:



find_real_file.png



Once you get that you'll get more toys on the toolbar. Select your text, then choose the >> icon, Syntax Highlighting, javascript (or appropriate.)



find_real_file.png


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Brad Tilton
ServiceNow Employee

You can click Use Advanced Editor at the top right of your post, then highlight the snippet and then use the >> button.



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Chuck Tomasi
Tera Patron

You need to first click "Use advanced editor" in the upper right corner:



find_real_file.png



Once you get that you'll get more toys on the toolbar. Select your text, then choose the >> icon, Syntax Highlighting, javascript (or appropriate.)



find_real_file.png


tobrien
Kilo Guru

Oooooh, and sneaking in just ahead of Mr. Tilton, was Mr. Tomasi ---



Thanks to you both!


G2D
Tera Guru

Update regarding the editor if someone ends here in 2023:

Click:

- Edit Reply

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- Expand toolbar

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- Insert/Edit code sample

 

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Choose your preferred language and insert your code snippet

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Happy code snipping 😉