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Markdown Syntax Guide

Basic Syntax

# Heading

Use # for h1, ## for h2, and so on

**Bold text**

Makes text bold

*Italic text*

Makes text italic

- List item

Creates a bullet list item

1. Numbered item

Creates a numbered list item

Advanced Syntax

[Link text](url)

Creates a hyperlink

![Image alt text](url)

Adds an image with alt text

```
Code goes here
```

Creates a code block with syntax highlighting

> Block quote

Creates an indented quote block

| Table content |

Creates a formatted table

Uses of Markdown

Documentation

Markdown is the standard for technical documentation across platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and documentation sites.

  • README Files: Create attractive, professional README files for your code repositories
  • API Documentation: Document APIs with code examples, tables, and formatted explanations
  • Wikis & Knowledge Bases: Build comprehensive knowledge bases with interconnected pages

Blogging & Content Creation

Many blogging platforms and CMS systems support Markdown for efficient content creation without HTML knowledge.

  • Compatible Platforms: Works with WordPress, Ghost, Jekyll, Hugo, and many static site generators
  • SEO Optimization: Creates clean HTML markup that search engines can easily parse and index
  • Content Structure: Helps maintain consistent heading hierarchy and content organization

Note-Taking & Personal Knowledge

Markdown is ideal for organized note-taking and building personal knowledge systems.

  • Organized Notes: Create structured, hierarchical notes with proper headings and lists
  • Digital Journaling: Format journal entries with emphasis, quotes, and embedded links
  • Task Management: Use checkboxes and lists to track tasks and create simple project plans

Communications & Messaging

Many communication platforms support Markdown formatting for more expressive messages.

  • Slack Messages: Format Slack messages with emphasis, code blocks, and quotes
  • Discord Communication: Add structure and emphasis to Discord messages and announcements
  • Microsoft Teams: Create well-formatted posts and wiki pages in Teams channels