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Most Discord users write and send their messages without much coding knowledge. After all, you don’t need fancy encryption to talk to another person. However, there are some advantages to learning basic codes to make your messages stand out.
Have you ever wondered how others send messages with fancy colored backgrounds? These unusual messages and quotes are possible using code blocks.
Code blocks are codes that help your messages stand out by changing the background. With Markdown, you can go a step further and make formatting edits through simple code usage. However, usually changing the backgrounds is enough for readers to notice and take notice.
Read on to find out how to make your messages stand out from the crowd using code blocks.
What is a code block?
A code block is a p of text in Discord that has a different color. The other color helps make the text appear more obvious to readers and also for aesthetic purposes. A code changes the background surrounding the text, even within the same message.
In other words, text that is not affected by a code block will appear normal, but text to which a code block applies will appear different. These code blocks also leave the formatting intact, keeping everything in the same default font.
Code blocks are created by entering backticks at the beginning and end of messages. He ` The button is located just below the Esc key and to the left of the 1 key.
If your code block only contains a single line of text, you simply type a backtick at the beginning and end of the text, like this:
`Falcon Strike!`
Blocks of code with more than one line of text require triple backticks. This is what a multi-line code block looks like:
“`
Hello
Bye
Nice“`
There are no spaces between triple backticks, and for the first triple backticks in multi-line code blocks, start a new line before writing the message. The “Hello” above will not appear if it is on the same line as the first triple quotes.
It’s easy to confuse Code Blocks and Markdown. While both can alter the way your text appears in Discord chat windows, the former changes the background, while the latter takes care of text formatting. Now, let’s pe into how you can use code blocks on different devices.
How to use code blocks in Discord on PC
Whether you are using the Discord client installed on your Windows PC or a browser, the usage of the code block is the same. We will first focus on the basic code blocks in these instructions.
- Launch Discord on your PC.
- Go to any server.
- Choose a text channel where you have messaging permissions.
- Move the mouse to the text box.
- Enter an inverted comma.
- Write the content of your message.
- End the message with a backquote.
- Press Get into to send the message.
- If you format the code block correctly, you will notice that the text has a different background color than other messages.
- Repeat as necessary.
If you want to write multi-line blocks of code, these steps are right for you.
- Gonna Discord on your PC.
- Go to a server that allows you to write.
- Choose a text channel.
- Make sure you can type in the text box.
- Write three inverted commas with no spaces between them.
- Press Change + Get into to start a new line.
- Type multiple lines of text.
- At the end of the last line, type three more backticks.
- Send the code block with the Get into key.
- If you type everything correctly, you will see a multi-line block of code.
- Repeat if you wish.
These steps also work on Mac, as Discord for macOS is pretty much the same as it is for PC users, so following both sets of instructions above will also be enough.
How to use code blocks in Discord on the iPhone app
Discord on iPhone also works with code blocks. That way, you won’t have to switch devices when you want to send a message with a code to other users.
However, most keyboards on mobile devices don’t display the backtick without a little research. You’ll need to find the backtick on your symbol keyboard, which only requires a few taps. Once you become familiar with its location, typing blocks of code will become second nature on iPhones.
Here’s how to use code blocks in Discord for iPhone:
- open your Discord app on your iPhone.
- Tap the icon of a server that allows writing.
- Go to any channel.
- Tap the text box to bring up your keyboard.
- Tap the symbols button, usually on the left side of the keyboard.
- Find the grave accent key and tap it once.
- Write a message.
- End with another backquote.
- Send your message to the channel.
- The code block will appear if you wrote everything correctly.
- Repeat as necessary.
Multi-line code blocks also work on iPhone. Here’s how to use them:
- Start your iPhone Discord application.
- Go to a server.
- Open any text channel you can write to.
- Open your keyboard by tapping the text box.
- Find and enter three inverted commas.
- Start a new line by tapping the button below the backspace button.
- Enter multiple lines of text.
- End with three more backticks just after the last line.
- Send the message to the channel.
- You will see a multi-line block of code if the backticks are properly formatted.
- Repeat as necessary.
Some iPhone users may have backticks in different locations if they use third-party keyboards. If your backticks are already displayed, you’re in luck and you don’t need to find them. These instructions were intended for default keyboard layouts.
Next, let’s talk about performing the same task but on an Android device.
How to use code blocks in Discord on an Android device
Android phones and tablets can support Discord and there are even more third-party keyboard apps available. Some may display backticks directly on the first keyboard screen, depending on your settings.
Code blocks also work in direct messages, meaning you can emphasize messages you send outside of a public chat.
Here are the steps to use code blocks on Android devices:
- Launch Discord for Android.
- Go to any of their servers.
- Go to a text channel.
- Tap the text box to bring up your keyboard.
- Enter a single inverted comma.
- Write your message and end it with another backquote.
- Send your message.
- Proper formatting will result in a perfect block of code.
For multi-line code blocks, you will need to follow these other instructions:
- Open the Discord app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Tap and open a server.
- Go to a text channel where you can write.
- Tap the text box and get ready to type.
- Type three inverted commas.
- Start a new line and type multiple lines of text.
- End with three backticks right after the last line.
- Send the text message to the channel and the message will appear with a new background.
- You can repeat the process as many times as you want.
Ending
If you want your text messages to stand out on Discord, code blocks are one of the best ways to do it. They are easy to use and, with enough practice, you will find yourself typing them quickly. Just a couple of extra presses and suddenly you’ll have a message that adds emphasis without the extra effort.
Have you seen your friends using code blocks before reading this? Do you find the various text formatting tricks in Discord interesting? Let us know what you think in the comments p below.
