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I am curious how do I

How do I use the MarkDown sheet to display code with the Dark back ground? I have tried the 3 back ticks (```) and () but that didnt work

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

6 Answers

You were very close. It's Four 'back ticks.' Also, check out the link "Markdown Cheatsheet" under the text field (when you type a comment). It contains examples of all the markdown you can use here.

> You were very close. It's Four 'back ticks.'

That's incorrect.

I looked at the Cheatsheet I don't know what I am doing wrong

This contains four leading back ticks, and four trailing back ticks.

The back ticks are on their own line.

Thank you, I had them on the same line thanks a lot I really appreciate your help

You're welcome.

> This contains four leading back ticks, and four trailing back ticks.

You only need 3 backticks, of you use any more the system will happily ignore them.

Cool. Thanks, James.

I am trying to give you a Best Answer, but can not find the link.

Best Answers and voting is not available in the General category.

No worries. Thanks for the thought. ;-)

Thank you for your help James, I did not know that.