Backtick: A Chrome Extension for Auto-formatting Inline Code in Google Docs
Backtick is a free Chrome extension developed by Zach Brogan that provides a convenient solution for software developers who frequently work with inline code in Google Docs. With Backtick, users can easily format inline code using backticks, similar to the syntax used in platforms like Slack, Github, Jira, and Markdown files.
The main features of Backtick include auto-formatting of inline code using backticks, customizable text color and highlight color, an extension toggle for easy on/off control, support for multiple Google accounts, and secure and private processing of Docs data client-side. This extension is a great tool for software developers who are accustomed to using backticks for inline code formatting.
Although Backtick is a useful extension, it does have some technical limitations. For example, it can only create one inline code section per backtick key press, and it parses the document from bottom to top. Users should also be cautious when using Backtick in large or collaborative documents that may already contain backtick characters. Additionally, to "escape" backtick characters in the document, users can format each backtick character differently from the surrounding text.
Please note that as of August 11, 2023, Google has released built-in inline code markdown support for Google Docs, rendering Backtick obsolete for most use-cases. However, the extension will still be available for users who prefer to continue using it.
For more information about Backtick and its privacy policy, visit the developer's website at [privacy-policy-url].
