I honestly dont see the problem. Type what you wanna write, highlight it, click on the option ... good to go.
Alternatively, type in the code as you write your post (unless it's for color, no one know all those goddamned alphanumerics). Still good to go.
Alternatively, type in the code as you write your post (unless it's for color, no one know all those goddamned alphanumerics). Still good to go.