Syntax Reference

Markdown Syntax

Master Markdown syntax with our comprehensive guide. From basic formatting to advanced features, everything you need to create beautiful documents.

Basic Syntax

Headings

Create document structure

  • Largest heading# Heading 1
  • Second level heading## Heading 2
  • Smallest heading###### Heading 6

Text Formatting

Style your content

  • Bold emphasis**bold text**
  • Italic emphasis*italic text*
  • Crossed out text~~strikethrough~~

Lists

Organize information

  • Ordered list item1. First item
  • Bullet point- Unordered item
  • Indented subitem - Nested item

Advanced Syntax

Links & References

Connect content

  • Basic link[Link text](url)
  • Reference-style link[Reference][1]
  • Automatic link<https://example.com>

Code Blocks

Share code snippets

  • Inline code`inline code`
  • Fenced code block```language code block ```
  • Indented code block indented code

Tables & Quotes

Structure content

  • Table header row| Header | Header |
  • Quoted text> Blockquote
  • Horizontal rule---

Extended Features

Media Elements

Enhance with media

  • Image with alt text![Alt text](image.jpg)
  • Linked thumbnail[![Caption](thumbnail.jpg)](video.mp4)
  • Embedded content<iframe src="url"></iframe>

Extended Formatting

Advanced styling

  • Keyboard input<kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>C</kbd>
  • Highlighted text<mark>highlighted</mark>
  • Subscript/superscriptH~2~O, X^2^

Smart Features

Enhanced capabilities

  • Highlighted text==highlighted==
  • Custom container::: note content :::
  • Mention user@[username]

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