Easily format and display code in Google Docs

What’s changing

Currently, while working in Google Docs, collaborators who want to present code must paste it into the document and then manually apply styles using syntax highlighting.

We’re adding a new smart canvas feature that makes this process much easier by enabling you to format and display code in Docs with code blocks.

Who’s impacted

End users

Why you’d use it

This feature gives you the ability to visualize code with industry standards, making code readable and collaboration much easier.

Getting started

• Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
• End users: To format and display code in a Document, choose Insert > Building Blocks > Code Blocks > choose your programming language, or search for @ > Code Blocks > choose your programming language. Learn more at the support page inserting smart chips & building blocks in your Google Doc. 

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 14, 2022
• Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 3, 2023

Availability

• Available to Google Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Standard, Education Plus
• Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Education Fundamentals, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Frontline, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers
• Not available to users with personal Google Accounts

Source: Gimasys