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. - Bold/Italic: Enclose text in
**bold**
or_italic_
for emphasis. - Lists:
- Unordered lists with
-
or*
- Ordered lists with numbers
- Unordered lists with
- Links: Use
[text](url)
format. Example: Visit our site - Images: Insert images with

. Example:
- 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.