How do you display code snippets in MS Word preserving format and syntax highlighting?

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To display code snippets in Microsoft Word while preserving their format and syntax highlighting, you can use the built-in "Code" block feature. Here's how you can do it:

Method 1: Using "Code" Block (Microsoft 365 and Word 2019)

  1. Open your Microsoft Word document.

  2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the code snippet.

  3. Go to the "Insert" tab in the Ribbon.

  4. Click on "Code" in the "Text" group. This will open a code block where you can paste your code.

  5. Paste your code inside the code block.

  6. Word will automatically detect the programming language and apply syntax highlighting.

  7. To manually set the language (if it's not detected correctly), select the code block, right-click, and choose "Language" from the context menu. Select the appropriate programming language.

  8. Resize the code block as needed.

Here's an example of a code snippet displayed using the "Code" block feature in Microsoft Word:


Method 2: Using Preformatted Text (All Versions of Word)

If you're using an older version of Microsoft Word or prefer a simpler approach, you can also use preformatted text to display code snippets:

  1. Open your Microsoft Word document.

  2. Place your cursor where you want to insert the code snippet.

  3. Paste your code snippet into the document.

  4. Select the pasted code.

  5. Go to the "Format" tab in the Ribbon (or "Home" tab in older versions).

  6. In the "Paragraph" group, click the "Line and Paragraph Spacing" button, and choose "Single" to ensure consistent line spacing.

  7. In the "Font" group, choose a monospaced font (e.g., Courier New or Consolas) to maintain even spacing between characters.

  8. Manually adjust the font size, if needed, to ensure readability.

  9. Adjust the margins and indentation as desired.

Here's an example of a code snippet displayed using preformatted text in Microsoft Word:

python
def greet(name):
    print(f"Hello, {name}!")

greet("Alice")

Both methods allow you to display code snippets in Microsoft Word with formatting and syntax highlighting. The "Code" block feature is preferable for more advanced formatting and automatic language detection, while the preformatted text method is simpler and suitable for older versions of Word.

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