Extending the Code block with syntax highlighting rendered on the server, thus being AMP-compatible and having faster frontend performance.
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CC-Syntax-Highlightv1.2.4
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Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
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Modern, lightweight syntax highlighter for WordPress using Highlight.js
Syntax Highlight Nanov1.2.1
Adds modern syntax highlighting to WordPress's standard code block using the robust highlight.js library.
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.
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