quick reply code tags

[SyCo]

Can you add the code tags to the quick reply input box? It's a pain having to go advanced every time you want to add a code snippet.

[TheBearMay]

I usually just type the code tags manually anyway, but that's me...

[SyCo]

I do when I have to but it's just a niggle.

Noobs at the forum often don't put their code in tags either.

[JPnyc]

I think it's a question of preference, code inside the code block actually annoys me. I would much rather read it just in a normal post. You never have to scroll sideways to see the entire thing.

[SyCo]

then why have code tags at all?

[JPnyc]

Inherent in the software. Wasn't my idea :)

[SyCo]

lol, the PHP forum is certainly easier with syntax highlighting. dunno about the rest I don't frequent them as much.

anyway..

[David Harrison]

Code inside a code block is DEFINATELY better than just having it splayed out in normal text. In code blocks it keeps its indentation and the font is fixed width for easier reading.

Personally I never use the quick reply box at all, and whenever I edit a post the gay AJAX-y box greatly frustrates me too.

[Fang]

... In code blocks it keeps its indentation ...Which is good for copying , the exception being html code which looses all tabs and line-breaks! :mad:

[David Harrison]

I only ever use [code], syntax highlighting just bugs the hell outta me. I prefer a higher contrast because I can read and find things quicker, black on white is much easier to scan through.