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The free, no-nonsense guide to Markdown syntax. Copy examples directly into your docs, READMEs, and notes.

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Switch between Markdown syntax and HTML output using the tabs below

Headings

Basic

Structure your content with six heading levels

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
#### Heading 4
##### Heading 5
###### Heading 6

Text Emphasis

Basic

Make text bold, italic, or strikethrough

**Bold text**
*Italic text*
***Bold and italic***
~~Strikethrough~~

Lists

Basic

Organize items with bullets or numbers

- Item 1
- Item 2
  - Nested item
  - Another nested

1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item

Links & Images

Basic

Insert clickable links and images

[Link text](https://example.com)

![Alt text](image.jpg)

[Link with title](url "Title")

Code

Intermediate

Display inline code and code blocks

Inline `code` example

```javascript
function hello() {
  console.log("Hello!");
}
```

Blockquotes

Basic

Quote text or highlight information

> This is a blockquote
> It can span multiple lines

> Nested quotes
>> Are also possible

Tables

Intermediate

Present data in rows and columns

| Header 1 | Header 2 |
|----------|----------|
| Cell 1   | Cell 2   |
| Cell 3   | Cell 4   |

Horizontal Rule

Basic

Separate sections with a divider line

Content above

---

Content below

Task Lists

Intermediate

Track to-dos with checkboxes

- [x] Completed task
- [ ] Incomplete task
- [ ] Another task