Github Gists syntax highlight is not working

Question

I am trying to create a gist with Markdown syntax highlight. Unfortunately can't post a screenshot here.

Then I press 'save' and get no syntax highlight applied. The same issue is there with Python code.

score 25 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 17 '15 at 12:08

25

You need to change the file extension to .md

Here's my fork of your gist

answered Feb 17 '15 at 12:08

Swaraj Giri

score 7 · Answer 2 · answered Nov 24 '15 at 16:21

7

You have to add an extension for your language. Add .py not .md if you want python highlighting.

answered Nov 24 '15 at 16:21

SmileBot

1

Is there a reference document for which extensions map to which language highlighting? – irbanana Dec 07 '20 at 15:58

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 17 '15 at 12:09

6

Here's the solution:

You need to place a proper file extension for the filename you are trying to save, for example

Python RegEx

should become

Python RegEx.md

Spaces are ignored.

answered Feb 17 '15 at 12:09

Igor

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