Hi, it’s Tim here…
Want a super simple way to format text for the web, notes, or documents? Meet Markdown.
It lets you add headings, bold text, lists, links, and more using easy-to-remember symbols right in your plain text.
No complex menus or code needed.
Why bother learning Markdown?
- It’s Fast: Write and format simultaneously without taking your hands off the keyboard.
- It’s Clean: Focus purely on your content, not distracting formatting buttons.
- It’s Universal: Works everywhere - notes apps, websites, forums, code editors.
- It’s Future-Proof: Plain text files will always be readable.
- It’s Flexible: Easily converts to HTML, PDF, and other formats when needed.
You might already be using it without realizing it! Many online platforms support it.
This guide gives you the essentials to get started quickly, plus a handy cheat sheet.
Basic Markdown Elements
Here are the most common building blocks you’ll use:
| Basic Element | Markdown Syntax | How it Looks (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Heading 1 | # Heading 1 | Largest Heading |
| Heading 2 | ## Heading 2 | Larger Heading |
| Heading 3 | ### Heading 3 | Large Heading |
| (Up to H6) | ###### Heading 6 | Smallest Heading |
| Bold | **bold text** or __bold text__ | bold text |
| Italic | *italic text* or _italic text_ | italic text |
| Link | [link text](https://example.com) | link text |
| Image |  | (Displays image) |
| Ordered List | 1. First item2. Second item | 1. First item 2. Second item |
| Unordered List | - Item A- Item B or * Item A | - Item A - Item B |
| Horizontal Rule | --- or *** | (Displays a line) |
| Blockquote | > Quoted text. | See quote below this table. |
| Inline Code | `code snippet` | code snippet |
Minimalism is not about having less. It’s about making room for more of what matters.
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More Useful Markdown Elements
Need a bit more formatting power? Try these:
| Advanced Element | Markdown Syntax | How it Looks (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Strikethrough | ~~strikethrough~~ | |
| Table | | Head1 | Head2 | |---|---| | Cell1 | Cell2 | | (Displays a table) |
| Code Block | ```code line 1code line 2``` | (Displays a formatted code block) |
| Task List | - [x] Done- [ ] To Do | - [x] Done - [ ] To Do |
| Highlight | ==highlighted== | highlighted |
| Definition List | Term: Definition | Term : Definition |
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Hope this helps you get started with Markdown quickly!
Best,
Tim
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