Github Gists syntax highlight is not working

Question

I am trying to create a gist with Markdown syntax highlight. Unfortunately can't post a screenshot here.

Then I press 'save' and get no syntax highlight applied. The same issue is there with Python code.

Answer 1

Here's the solution:

You need to place a proper file extension for the filename you are trying to save, for example

Python RegEx

should become

Python RegEx.md

Spaces are ignored.

Answer 2

You have to add an extension for your language. Add .py not .md if you want python highlighting.

Answer 3

You need to change the file extension to .md

Here's my fork of your gist