Markdown Syntax Reference Guide and Cheat Sheet

Markdown Syntax Reference Guide and Cheat Sheet

By Michael Turner

December 10, 2024 at 09:16 PM

Phrase Emphasis Create italic text with single asterisks or single underscores. For bold text, use double asterisks or double underscores.

Links Inline link: Link text Reference link: [Link text][id] [id]: http://example.com "Optional Title"

Superscript and Subscript Superscript: E=MC^2^ Subscript: Plants need CO2

Images Inline image:

Squarespace black logo

Squarespace black logo

Reference-style image:

Squarespace logo on black background

Squarespace logo on black background

Headings

H1 Heading

H2 Heading

H3 Heading

Lists Ordered List:

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

Unordered List:

  • Item one
  • Item two
  • Item three

Nested Lists:

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

Blockquotes

Single level quote

Nested quote

  • Quoted list
  • Another item

Code Inline code:

code here

Code block: This is a code block It must be indented By at least 4 spaces

Horizontal Rules



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

Text Formatting Colors and fonts are typically handled through HTML/CSS when supported: Colored text Different font

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