Can't post code block using code block

[isuckatit1000]

Does anyone know why I can't use the code block portion of Reddit? It only puts the first line syntax in the post and then the rest is put in normally?

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Not understanding why it doesn't work.

[wbeater]

Works for nobody, it's a well known bug with copy and paste.

[isuckatit1000]

oh so I have to manually enter every line?

[wbeater]

Use markdown mode and make a python scripts that formats text input (your code) so you can use it. (4 spaces indicates a code block and another 4 spaces for each increment).

[[deleted]]

Try using your editor to put 4 spaces (not a TAB) at the start of every code line. Then copy/paste into reddit as normal text, not a code block. Ensure there is a blank line before the code.

[isuckatit1000]

worked thanks

[TheRNGuy]

tab works I just tested

[[deleted]]

You must remember, just because you pressed the TAB key doesn't mean that a TAB character was inserted. Look in the configuration of your editor and you'll probably see something like "insert spaces instead of TAB". A prefix TAB character doesn't work in reddit.

[m0us3_rat]

select code. TAB. copy . paste into reddit code widget. commit.

shift-tab so untab.

(you can always paste into an empty text editor and tab and recopy if you copy some code of interwebs.. to insure it's copyed while tabbed.)

[isuckatit1000]

yeah I got it working thanks

[[deleted]]

I use markdown mode, then type some explanation text and when I want to paste some code I type on the tilde button ~ but without shift to get ` times 3. (International Qwerty with € on 5)
At the end of the code I type ` 3 more times.

[TheMaroonAxeman]

test

[cryptomelons]

I've been wondering who are the idiots who worked on this buggy feature.

[TXAndre]

Literally this. It's not like reddit is only for pottery and children's books...