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too specific. Already covered by "incorrect edit" and most reviewers will be glad to call your example "vandalism".

John Dvorak
– John Dvorak

2014-09-26 00:16:23 +00:00
Commented Sep 26, 2014 at 0:16
@JanDvorak The example is intentionally exaggerated, and while it would fit in "incorrect edit" I think having a specific reason for it would help to curb the behavior.

apaul
– apaul

2014-09-26 00:20:51 +00:00
Commented Sep 26, 2014 at 0:20

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create code fences with backticks ` or tildes ~
```
like so
```
add language identifier to highlight code
```python
def function(foo):
print(foo)
```
put returns between paragraphs
for linebreak add 2 spaces at end
_italic_ or **bold**
indent code by 4 spaces
backtick escapes `like _so_`
quote by placing > at start of line
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