Essential Markdown Syntax Guide

Use this comprehensive reference to master Markdown formatting for content creation.

Text Formatting

Italics: Single asterisks or underscores Bold: Double asterisks or underscores Bold and Italic: Triple asterisks or underscores

Links

Inline link: text Reference link: [text][label] [label]: URL "optional title"

Superscript and Subscript

Superscript: E=MC^2^ Subscript: CO2

Images

Headings

Heading 1

Heading 2

Heading 3

Lists

Ordered Lists:

1. First item
2. Second item

Unordered Lists:

• Item one
• Item two

Nested Lists:

• Main item
  • Sub-item
  • Sub-item
    • Sub-sub-item

Blockquotes

Single blockquote

Nested blockquote

• Listed quote Multiple paragraphs in quotes need the > symbol

Code

Inline code:

code here

Code block: Your code goes here Indent with 4 spaces Or use triple backticks

Horizontal Rules

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Line Breaks

End a line with two spaces
to create a line break.

Additional Formatting

Color text with HTML: Colored text Font styling: Custom font

Remember to maintain consistent formatting and use appropriate spacing for optimal readability.

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