CodeSnippet

Use the CodeSnippet to display a code block in a read-only context. By default, the code is formatted but not highlighted.

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Import

import { CodeSnippet } from '@dynatrace/strato-components/content';

Use cases

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Change the language

The CodeSnippet component offers syntax highlighting for different languages. To change the language, set the language property.

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Hide line numbers

To disable the line numbers, you can use the boolean prop showLineNumbers.

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Limit the snippet height

Use the prop maxHeight to enable scrolling for long code blocks. The maximum height is given in pixels.

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React to copying

The onCopy callback allows you to react to the user copying the code snippet using the copy button.

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Wrap long lines

Set the lineBreaks prop to automatically wrap lines that exceed the available width. This is especially useful for log output or other content with long lines.

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Add new lines

You can add new lines in the following ways:

• Plain string: Add \n
• String concatenation: Add '\n'
• Template strings: Preserves any whitespace
• JSX expression: One of the expressions can be '\n'

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Change the size

The CodeSnippet component offers a size prop with default and condensed options. The condensed option enables a more compact code display by optimizing space, while the prop defaults to default for a regular view.

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