Markdown is a lightweight markup language used to format text. It's widely used for documentation, README files, and content creation. Here's a quick overview of its core features:

Basic Syntax

  • Headings: Use # for main headings, ## for subheadings, etc.
    Markdown Syntax
  • Bold/Italic: Enclose text in **bold** or _italic_ for emphasis.
  • Lists:
    • Unordered lists with - or *
    • Ordered lists with numbers
    Markdown List Example
  • Links: Use [text](url) format. Example: Visit our site
  • Images: Insert images with ![](image_url). Example: ![](https://cloud-image.ullrai.com/q/Markdown_editor/)
  • Code Blocks: Enclose code in triple backticks code

Use Cases

  • Writing documentation
  • Creating README files
  • Formatting emails or messages
  • Building static websites

Tips

  • Use <!-- --> for comments
  • Add horizontal rules with ---
  • Enable syntax highlighting for code blocks

For advanced features like tables or math formatting, check out our Markdown Resources page.

Syntax Elements