Markdown Crash Course
Write faster, format better. The universal syntax for the web.
The Soul: Style Guide
Syntax needs style. Learn the rules of beautiful typography.
The Sandbox: Editor
Don't just read. Write. Test your syntax skills instantly.
The Content: Glossary
Need content for your formatting? Grab some industry buzzwords.
Basic Syntax
Headers
Markdown
# H1 Heading
## H2 Heading
### H3 Heading
H1 Heading
H2 Heading
H3 Heading
Use # for levels. H1 is usually page title.
Emphasis
Markdown
**Bold Text**
*Italic Text*
~~Strikethrough~~
Bold Text
Italic Text
Strikethrough
Bold for importance, Italic for nuance.
Structure & Lists
Lists
Markdown
- Item A
- Item B
- Nested Item
1. First Step
2. Second Step
- Item A
- Item B
- Nested Item
- First Step
- Second Step
Simple bullet points or numbered steps.
Task Lists
Markdown
- [x] Completed task
- [ ] Pending task
- [ ] Another task
- Completed task
- Pending task
- Another task
Great for tracking progress.
Blockquotes
Markdown
> This is a quote.
> It can span multiple lines.
Normal text here.
This is a quote. It can span multiple lines.
Normal text here.
Highlight specific content or quotes.
Dividers
Markdown
Section A
---
Section B
Section A
Section B
Separate sections visually.
Links & Media
Links
Markdown
[Visit Google](https://google.com)
[Read Guide](/guide)
[Text](URL) format.
Images
Markdown
Similar to links, but with a ! prefix.
Advanced Formatting
Code Blocks
Markdown
Inline `code` is here.
```javascript
function hello() {
console.log("Hello World");
}
```
Inline code is here.
function hello() {
console.log("Hello World");
}
Use backticks for inline, triple backticks for blocks.
Tables
Markdown
| Feature | Status |
| :--- | :---: |
| Speed | Fast |
| Cost | Free |
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Speed | Fast |
| Cost | Free |
Use pipes | and dashes - to create columns.