Well, I edit a lot. But you don't use this
or this or this to show important system/machine details like what ubuntu or package you want to install. Is there something you could use for that?
2 Answers
You are asking how to mark important parts.
In HTML we have <em>
for emphasis which is by default rendered as italics.
So I usually use italics (preferable markdown: *italics*
) to put emphasis on something.
Well, when it comes to Markdown for package names, I highly encourage users to check out my Ask Ubuntu Toolbar Buttons UserScript. It adds four buttons to the toolbar:
The second button prompts you for a package name and then generates a nice, fancy-looking link like the one below:
roundcube-plugins Install roundcube-plugins http://hostmar.co/software-small
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4Hey, totally acceptable as long as I disclose my affiliation (which I did). Feb 1, 2017 at 22:17
code format
please. Otherwise, use italics. However, going crazy with excessive formatting and similar is a really good way to get your edits rejected. Assume that the person will actually read your answer instead of just skimming it.