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How do I stop backticks from auto-closing?

Posted: 20.04.2026 03:39
by katwalk
Whenever I type a backtick, the editor automatically adds a closing one. It’s actually pretty annoying for my workflow since I usually type the text first and then go back to wrap it in backticks manually. Does anyone know how to disable this auto-pairing feature?

Re: How do I stop backticks from auto-closing?

Posted: 20.04.2026 07:59
by main Alexey
Option "auto_close_brackets", it if has the backtick char (NOT by default), pairs this char. Is backtick there?

Re: How do I stop backticks from auto-closing?

Posted: 20.04.2026 08:21
by main Alexey
if not:
on which lexer do you see this, maybe Markdown? Is Markdown_Editing plugin installed?

from its readme.txt:
Symbols *_` (asterisk, underscore, tick)
- auto-paired on typing
- if they are typed with selected text, selection is enclosed in symbols pair
- with pair of symbols, and BackSpace pressed - both symbols are deleted
- with pair of symbols, and Space pressed - right symbol is deleted
if not, do you see this on _clean_ app (no settings/ new plugins)?

Re: How do I stop backticks from auto-closing?

Posted: 20.04.2026 09:23
by main Alexey
Markdown_Editing plugin has option to disable the auto-pairing: section [markdown_editing] in "plugins.ini".
You may open config via "Options / Settings-plugins / Markdown Editing / Config".
Option:

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paired_chars=

Re: How do I stop backticks from auto-closing?

Posted: 20.04.2026 13:14
by katwalk
Thanks for the tip! It turned out to be the Markdown Editing plugin. I fixed the issue by going to `options -> setting - plugins` to open the Markdown Editing config file. I just cleared the paired_chars section since I don't want any of those characters to auto-close.

[markdown_editing]
list_indent_bullets=*+-
match_header_hashes=0
paired_chars=