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Could "code" in chat (markdown with backquotes) change the background like on the main site?

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In chatting, I've taken to using bold to format code. This is because it does not stand out very well if the only thing that changes is a fixed-width font. For instance: But it seems that if CSS were applied to use a fixed width font and change the background color, that would be a better solution. I'm not sure of the entire implications, but here's a test:

In chatting, I've taken to using bold to format code. This is because it does not stand out very well if the only thing that changes is a fixed-width font. For instance:

Demonstrate bold is better than fixed-width with no background change

But it seems that if CSS were applied to use a fixed width font and change the background color, that would be a better solution. I'm not sure of the entire implications, but here's a test:

With CSS applied for background

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