How do I add syntax highlighting to a WordPress blog hosted on WordPress.com?

Question

I\'d like to have a good syntax highlighter for my WordPress blog. What options do I have available? I often see one which has well-colored syntax highlighting and options to c

Answer 1

On wordpress.com, you can't install plugins, so you have to use Wordpress' built-in widget.

Do it like:

[code language='python']

[/code]

Note that those tags go inside your visual editor, not the HTML editor.

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