Markdown Cheat Sheet
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Welcome to my Markdown cheat sheet.
These are the basic elements and their Markdown syntax:
| Basic Element | Markdown Syntax |
|---|---|
| Heading | # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 ### Heading 3 #### Heading 4 ##### Heading 5 ###### Heading 6 |
| Bold | **bold text** |
| Italic | *italicized text* |
| Link | [title](https://www.example.com) |
| Image |  |
| Ordered List | 1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item |
| Unordered List | - First item - Second item - Third item |
| Horizontal Rule | --- |
| Blockquote | > blockquote |
| Code | `code` |
Advanced Elements
These are advanced elements and their Markdown syntax:
| Advanced Element | Markdown Syntax |
|---|---|
| Strikethrough | ~~ |
| Table | | HeadCol1 | HeadCol2 | | -------------- | -------------- | | CellDataC1 | CellDataC2 | |
| Code Block | ``` Any code here Any code here Any code here ``` |
| Definition List | term : definition |
| Task List | - [x] Write a blog post - [ ] Buy a new book - [ ] Turn off all media |
| Highlight | == This text is highlighted == |
Why Even Use Markdown
- Markdown declutters your writing. Its simple syntax strips away distractions, letting you focus on the pure content of your words.
- With Markdown, formatting is a breeze. A few intuitive symbols transform your text into headings, lists, code blocks, and more. No complex toolbars to navigate.
- Markdown is universally adaptable. Write once in Markdown, then easily convert your text to HTML, PDF, or other formats for websites, documents, and presentations.
- Master Markdown once, use it anywhere. The core syntax remains consistent across various apps and platforms, offering a portable and reliable writing system.
I have a blog post about Markdown here.
Stay awesome,
Tim
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