In a support discussion about creating code blocks on an iPad Mini 2, cpradio initially asked how to do so, noting the absence of backticks on the virtual keyboard and issues with space truncation. John_Betong confirmed the issue specifically affects the iPad Mini 2. Tom_Newsom suggested tapping and holding the apostrophe key to reveal a backtick option — though inconvenient for typing multiple backticks, it works. John_Betong confirmed success after trying this method, noting that three options appear when holding the apostrophe, including the backtick. codinghorror humorously reminded cpradio that he now owns an iPad and should try it himself — to which cpradio responded with amusement, confirming he now does and is enjoying it. The thread resolves with a practical workaround for iPad users needing to format code blocks, despite hardware limitations.
Okay, so first off, I don’t own an iPad, nor do I have one readily available for testing, hence my silly question.
How does one create code blocks from an iPad? I’ve been told be a user attempting to do such, that there are no backticks on the iPad virtual keyboard, and entering 4 spaces before each line of code gets truncated, so there are no longer 4 spaces…
What options does this person have?
Actually the problem I have is with an iPad Mini 2, I don’t know if the problem exists on all iPads and iPad Minis.
You can tap and hold the ’ button to get a `
Not convenient for typing 4 of them, but it should work!
Try again
<?php
echo 'I hope this works';
echo 'I hope this works';
Yippeeee, what a carry on. When the ’ is tapped and held, three options appear and one of the options is a backtick.
Many thanks.
You do now, though! Tap and hold. 
Ha, I completely forgot about this topic, and yes, you are indeed correct, I do now. 
(and am enjoying it)