FAQ & Support

How do I install and find Syntax Styler?

Visit the Google Workspace™ Marketplace and click Install.

📍 Where to find it after installation:
Open any Google Docs™, Google Slides™, or Google Sheets™ document. Syntax Styler appears in the Right-Hand Side Panel (Companion Bar) on the far right edge of your screen — notunder the top “Extensions” menu.

👉 Side panel missing? If the right panel is hidden, look at the very bottom-right corner of your Google Docs™, Google Slides™, or Google Sheets™ window and click the small ‹ arrow (“Show side panel”) to expand it. Then click the emerald Syntax Styler icon!

Does Syntax Styler work in Google Slides™ and Google Sheets™ as well?

Yes! Syntax Styler is a unified Google Workspace™ add-on. One single install activates it across:

• Google Docs™: Highlight code blocks, inline snippets, or code inside table cells.
• Google Slides™: Select any text box or shape to format code for technical slides and presentations.
• Google Sheets™: Select individual cells or ranges containing SQL queries, scripts, or formulas.

Why doesn't Syntax Styler appear in the top “Extensions” menu?

Syntax Styler is built using Google's modern Workspace Add-on architecture. Google Workspace™ Add-ons are designed to live conveniently in the Right-Hand Side Panel (Companion Bar) alongside Google Calendar™, Google Keep™, and Google Tasks™, rather than cluttering the top menu bar.

Simply click the Syntax Styler icon on the right edge of your document, presentation, or spreadsheet to open the sidebar anytime.

Which programming languages are supported?

Syntax Styler supports 17+ languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, C#, PHP, Ruby, SQL, HTML, CSS, JSON, YAML, Bash/Shell, Go, Rust, and Swift. More languages may be added in future updates.

How do I use it?

Simply select the code in your document, choose a language and theme from the sidebar, and click “Apply Syntax Highlight”. You can also click “Auto-Indent Code” first to clean up messy formatting before highlighting.

Can I change the theme after highlighting?

Yes! Select the already-highlighted code, choose a new theme, and click “Apply Syntax Highlight” again. Syntax Styler will automatically replace the old formatting — including language labels and background colours — with the new theme.

Does it work with tables in Google Docs™?

Yes. When you apply a “Box” theme (dark background), the code is placed inside a table cell with the background colour applied. If you switch to an “Inline” theme like Arctic Frost, the cell background is automatically reset to white. Syntax Styler handles mixed selections (text + table cells) seamlessly.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely. Syntax Styler collects zero data. All processing happens locally within the Google Apps Script runtime. We use .currentonly scopes, meaning the add-on can only access the document you currently have open — nothing else. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Is Syntax Styler free?

Yes, Syntax Styler is completely free to use with all features included. There are no paid tiers, subscriptions, or hidden costs.

I found a bug or have a feature request. How do I report it?

Please reach out via our Contact page or email us at sethi+syntaxstyler@eduflip.net. We appreciate all feedback!

Who built Syntax Styler?

Syntax Styler is built by Sethi De Clercq, a developer and educator. Check out the Flipped Classroom Tutorials YouTube channel for more tools and tutorials.