Google is adding code blocks that automatically format and apply syntax highlighting to code written in Google Docs, though it seems like not everyone will be getting the feature.

Whether you prefer the Code Blocks add-on or the built-in code block option, you can now easily highlight code, so it stands out from the rest of your document in Google Docs.

Google’s latest Smart canvas feature for Docs is code blocks that let you more easily format and display code. Once rolled out, paste/write your code and then Insert > Building blocks, which ...

To display a code block in Google Docs, click Insert > Building Blocks > Code blocks. Here, you can choose the desired programming language. Workspace admins do not have any control over this feature.

The code block or command should now be visible in HTML format. Return to the Home tab to color the specified section of your code if you wish. Easy, right? We agree. 4] Insert code as an object.

In addition to piling on unnecessary technical debt, cloned code blocks are linked to more defects—anywhere from 15% to 50% more, research suggests. These issues stem from AI’s limited context.