A comprehensive guide to Markdown syntax and formatting rules.

Emphasis

• Italic: Wrap text with single asterisks
• Bold: Use double asterisks
• Bold and Italic: Combine with triple asterisks

Links

• Inline: text
• Reference-style: [text][label] Later define: [label]: URL "optional title"

Superscript and Subscript

• Superscript: E=MC^2^
• Subscript: CO2

Images

• Inline:
  

  alt text

• Reference: ![alt text][image-label]

Headings

• Level 1: Single hash

• Level 2: Double hash

• Level 3: Triple hash

Lists

1. Ordered lists use numbers
2. Each item on new line

Unordered lists:

• Use hyphen
• Or asterisk
  • Indent for nesting
  • Multiple levels possible

Blockquotes

Use greater-than symbol

Nest by using multiple symbols

• Can include lists
• And other elements

Code

• Inline code

  uses backticks
• Code blocks: Indent 4 spaces or use triple backticks

Horizontal Rules

Use three hyphens, asterisks, or underscores

Line Breaks End a line with two spaces
For a manual break

Text Styling

• Regular text
• Bold text
• Italic text
• Bold italic text

This guide covers essential Markdown syntax for effective documentation and content creation. Use these elements to structure and format your text for better readability and organization.

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