Is there a way to format code snippets in any way, ideally with Markdown syntax, in Visual Studio Team Services (formerly Visual Studio Online)?
Using italics, I just don't sit with me.
Just found this extension from a function request linked by @eddie .
Markdown is a custom work item form element that allows you to edit text fields with extended text fields on work items using the editor with Markdown enabled.
No, there is no way to achieve this function. And there is already a feature request submitted for this on VSTS User Voice. You can vote here: Markdown support as an alternative to html for work items .
You can copy / paste the formatted code from the html view. For example, Google docs labeled βCode prettyβ AddOn or an online tool like http://www.manoli.net/csharpformat/ This way you can also change the font size, family and color if you need. It looks like