Sending a code snippet in zoom App

Overview

Coding snippets allow you to copy and paste code using Zoom Chat and apply the code formatting and syntax highlighting you typically see in code editing software. For example, if you need to share a long HTML snippet with a teammate, you send it as a code snippet within chat instead of attaching an HTML file. Zoom will format and highlight the code, making it easier to read.

Code snippets must be enabled by the account owner or admin, and a separate package must be downloaded.

Enabling code snippet for the account

Your admin must enable code snippets on the account level before you can use code snippets.

1. Zoom’s web portal can be accessed by signing in.
2. Click on IM Management from the navigation menu.
3. Select Settings from the list.
4. Check that Code Snippets is turned on.

Sending a code snippet

Your Zoom desktop client must display the code snippet button after the Zoom admin has enabled code snippet. See desktop client settings for more information.

1. Connect to Zoom via the desktop client.
2. In the top-right corner, click your profile picture, then Settings.
3. Select the Chat tab.
4. Tick the box next to Show Code Snippet. The admin needs to enable code snippet if this setting is locked.
5. Save.
   A Code button will appear in Zoom Chat.

Downloading the code snippet package

You will be required to install the code snippet package the first time you send a code snippet. Zoom only needs to be installed once on your computer, unless you uninstall and reinstall it.

1. Sign in to the Zoom desktop client.
2. Click the Chat tab .
3. Click Code located in the toolbar above the chat textbox.
   You will be prompted to install the code snippet package.
4. Select Download.
   After installing the code snippet package, the code snippet window will open automatically.

Sending a code snippet

1. Ensure you have enabled the code snippet.
2. Launch Zoom from the desktop client.
3. Select Chat.
4. Click the Code link above the chat box.
5. Provide the information below:
   • Title (optional: Enter an optional title for your code snippet.
   • Text drop-down menu: Select if this code snippet is text, or another type of code.
   • Wrap: Select this option if you want to wrap the text within the displayable area. If you don’t select this, users will have to scroll horizontally to view long lines of text.
   • Paste or type your code in the text box.
6. Click Create Snippet to send it.

Viewing a code snippet

1. The code snippet must be enabled.
2. Open the Zoom desktop application.
3. Click the Chat tab.
4. Select a chat thread with a code snippet.
5. Click View More below the code snippet message to view the entire code snippet.
   A new window will open with the entire code snippet.

Copying a code snippet

1. Ensure that the code snippet is enabled.
2. Sign in to the Zoom desktop client.
3. Click the Chat tab.
4. Select a chat thread with a code snippet.
5. Hover over the code snippet in the chat window.
6. Click the ellipses icon (…).
7. Click Copy.
   This will copy the code to your clipboard and you can paste it elsewhere.