How Do I Post My PHP, HTML or Other Code?

**Kyrnt** · 07-11-2004, 12:32 AM

PHP forum members,

It is very common for users having problems with scripts to submit questions related to a script or code they are working on. If you would like to submit your code, use these tags and your code will appear in a colored box and, in the case of PHP, parse it and color code the different structures of your script.

For PHP code, enclose your code in [php ] and [/php ] tags (minus the spaces).

PHP Code:


			
<?php

$message = "It'll look absolutely great and be parsed.";

?>

For HTML markup, enclose your segment in [html ] and [/html ] tags (minus the spaces).

HTML Code:

<html>
<head>
    <title>WT Rocks!</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>I really love eating chicken!</h1>
</body>
</html>

For all other code, enclose your segment in [code ] and [/code ] tags (minus the spaces).

Code:

    var i = 9;

    for( n=0; n<9; n++ )
    {
        print "Performing some task " + n + " times.";
    }

I hope these instructions will help you post your code in a more attractive and readable manner and ultimately, to get your questions answered more completely.

**aog** · 07-14-2004, 07:40 PM

It is possible for you to make the "windows" that shows the codes auto with or something?
It realy anoys me that I have to scroll from side to side.

**Republikin** · 07-14-2004, 08:32 PM

The scrolling helps to not break the page design. This way the page always stays looking like its supposed and you won't have to scroll the whole page to view not just the code but peoples responses.

**aog** · 07-14-2004, 08:34 PM

Ok.
I can agree to that, but perhaps make the text box wider?

**Kyrnt** · 07-14-2004, 08:40 PM

aog,

I am not aware of how to do that -- and you're right, it is a bit annoying -- but it's better than trying to read pasted code which sometimes has comments sprinkled in, etc.

For the complete authority on vB Code (as it is called), see this link:

http://www.webmaster-talk.com/misc.php?do=bbcode

Lots of good information there...

**aog** · 07-14-2004, 08:47 PM

Nice link

Well..
If it can't be done, then it can't be done.

I can live with it as it is, but it whould be cool if it could be fixed.

**scottfree** · 11:17 AM

I got a really cool little prog which parses the code on the clipboard to add syntax highlighting and then the code just needs to be pasted and Voila! Syntax highlighting.
Here is a little example.

EDIT: Sorry, doesn´t seem to work on this Bulletin, strange because it works at JavaBotique.
Anyway, sorry for the waste of time.

**vivekar** · 10-02-2004, 11:22 PM

Is it possible to highligt ASP code also?

by using [asp] [/asp] tags

**kisk** · 10-02-2004, 11:47 PM

I know there's a mod/addon out there that will do it as I've seen vbulletin boards out there with [asp] tags ... have yet to find the source tho

**Christopher** · 10-03-2004, 12:45 AM

For PHP, vB uses PHP's built in PHP syntax highlighter (highlight_string()). So it's harder to highlight other languages. The most basic and easiest way we could do things is just highlight the text (ie. keywords, etc) like the HTML tag does. I'll write up a mod if I've got time one of these days.