How to include code in reply?

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What is the proper way to include code in a forum reply?

When I format code as preformatted text, it formats the entire post rather than just the selected text.

Thanks

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Here’s a useful guide: https://meta.discourse.org/t/posting-code-or-preformatted-text/188910
But in summary:

Like `this`

or like this:

```
code line 1
line 2
```

gives

Like this

or like this:

code line 1
line 2

You can also specify the language like this to get coloring

```javascript
let foo = 2;
```

let foo = 2;

You can either just type the three backticks manually or use the </> button in the editor as in the video below:

CleanShot 2025-12-11 at 16.06.05

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Thanks to all who replied. 3 back ticks worked.