Confluence Code Block Themes & Syntax Highlighting Guide
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Modern Code Blocks adds a Monaco-powered editor and syntax highlighting for 85+ languages in Confluence. This article explains embedding, theming, and performance tips.
Quick prerequisites
- Confluence Cloud with Modern Code Blocks installed
Embedding large snippets
- Set Max Height to keep long code blocks manageable
- Avoid inline images in code blocks
Theme & editor tips
- Choose appropriate theme for readability
- Use Monaco's formatting shortcuts to tidy code
Related apps & resources
- Modern Code Blocks for Confluence — documentation
- Enhanced Markdown for Confluence — Markdown editing with live preview
- Code blocks performance FAQ — performance tips and best practices
- Confluence Markdown vs WYSIWYG FAQ — choosing the right editor