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Formatting code and mentioning members

Wrap code, SQL and stack traces in triple backticks, and mention a member with @handle to notify them.

Code blocks #

  1. On a new line, type three backtick characters (the key usually left of 1).
  2. Paste the code, SQL or stack trace on the following lines.
  3. On the line after the code, type three backticks again.

The forum then shows it like this:

SELECT name, open_mode FROM v$database;

The code keeps its spacing and is shown in a code frame that scrolls sideways on narrow screens instead of wrapping.

Mentions #

Type @ followed by a member's handle, for example @maryam-chaudhry. The member is notified if they can see the topic. A mention inside a code block does not notify anyone.

Other formatting #

Formatting beyond code blocks and mentions — such as headings, bold text or tables — is not rendered in forum posts yet. Plain paragraphs read best.

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