diff --git a/matrix_gpt/bot/chat_functions.py b/matrix_gpt/bot/chat_functions.py
index c3dc865..eed073c 100644
--- a/matrix_gpt/bot/chat_functions.py
+++ b/matrix_gpt/bot/chat_functions.py
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ async def send_text_to_room(client: AsyncClient, room_id: str, message: str, not
     content = {"msgtype": msgtype, "format": "org.matrix.custom.html", "body": message, }
 
     if markdown_convert:
-        content["formatted_body"] = markdown(message)
+        content["formatted_body"] = markdown(message, extensions=['fenced_code'])
 
     if reply_to_event_id:
         if thread: