Syntax Highlight Nanov1.2.1
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
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Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
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A plugin to easily present source code on your site with syntax highlighting and formatting (as seen in code editors, IDEs).
Lazy Syntax Highlighterv1.3.4
The lazy way to highlight code — rendered on the server, cached, and zero front-end JavaScript. Renders your existing Enlighter blocks as they are.