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Today I wanted to post an example , I realized that I didn't had buttons to insert code or to define code lines. I had to read https://www.daniweb.com/welcome/syntax and then make several attempts to insert code. One thing that it would be done in few milliseconds if I had a btn to add code or to define it , it took me more than a minute , why ? Do you try to make users stop sending code examples ?

Let me be clear: GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
When posting code, begin a line with 4 spaces in a row (or one tab), preceded by a blank line. 4+ spaces or tabs may not be used anywhere else.

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Summary: reported the formatting buttons missing when trying to post code. correctly noted that the desktop editor shows the Code / Inline Code toolbar; suspected a smartphone, and confirmed the toolbar is intentionally omitted on mobile because the Markdown editor is not mobile‑friendly. seeing the same thing on an older PC suggests a local/browser issue can also hide the toolbar.

Practical checks (desktop vs mobile)

  • Mobile: the toolbar is deliberately not shown on phones/tablets (see ). Requesting the desktop site in the mobile browser can sometimes expose the full editor but may be unstable.
  • Desktop and the toolbar is missing: common causes are JavaScript disabled, a browser extension or content blocker interfering, an unusual zoom/window width, or an out‑of‑date browser. Test in another browser or in a private/incognito window, disable extensions temporarily, clear cache/cookies, and ensure the window is wide enough for the full editor to render.

Formatting workarounds when the toolbar isn’t available

  • Inline code: wrap short pieces with single backticks, e.g. inline.
  • Fenced code blocks: start a line with three backticks plus an optional language name (for example, ```python), paste the code, then close with a line of three backticks: ```.
  • For very long files or when mobile posting is impractical, link to an external gist/paste and include a short minimal example inline.

When reporting a persistent toolbar problem, include device type, OS, browser and version, a short reproduction path, and a screenshot or copy of console errors if possible; that information makes diagnosis much faster.

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Member Avatar for Reverend Jim

There ARE buttons. Look just above the edit box. Specifically, there are buttons labeled Code anx Inline Code.

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Where are those Reverend Jim ? I only have "Preview" and a question mark ... (I can't even share an image of this screen)

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Member Avatar for Reverend Jim

What type of device are you using? The edit box looks like the following if you are using a laptop/notebook/desktop.

EditBox.png

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I think that jkon is using a smartphone, where there are only the preview and ? options showing. If I recall correctly it was felt that hardly anyone would be trying to input code on a smartphone, so keeping the editor/screen clutter free was more important.

I'm sure Dani will be along soon if that's not the case.

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This happened to me yesterday on an old pc.

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Hi Davey,

Unfortunately, the Markdown editor that we use (and which our toolbar is attached to) is not mobile-friendly. Therefore, we are unable to include our toolbar on mobile devices because it simply would be extremely, extremely buggy and not work correctly.

Keeping the editor clutter-free on mobile is also important. Hehe.

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