Creating q code block with syntax highlighting in a message

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https://learninghub.kx.com/forums/topic/creating-q-code-block-with-syntax-highlighting-in-a-message

  1. Choose the “…” option to “Expand Toolbar”

 

  1. Choose “</>” option to “Insert/Edit code sample”

 

  1. a) Choose “q (kdb+ database)” in the “Language” dropdown

  2. b) Enter the code you wish to display

  3. c) Hit “Ok”

 

Your message will now contain a code block

 

q)tab:([] a:1 2;b:4 5) 
q)tab 
a b 
--- 
1 4 
2 5 

q)select a from tab // A qsql query 
a 
- 
1 
2

 

Tip: To edit your code block double click on it

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Instructions now also added for adding inline code to your questions & messages.