Wrap text as code block
Wraps the input in three backticks on either side (which displays as a "code block" in Markdown-supported applications).
Actions
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
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Wrap text
Lets you quicky add characters like parantheses, brackets, or quotes before and after a string of text.
Wrap Paragraphs
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Count words in text
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Count characters in text
Gets text from input or prompts you to enter it, then counts the length of the string.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Wrap%20text%20as%20code%20block
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Wrap%20text%20as%20code%20block
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Wrap text as code block”
end tell
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