Table of contents
Headers
Headers in Markdown are denoted using hash (#
) symbols. The number of hash symbols used indicates the level of the header, with one hash symbol for the largest header and up to six hash symbols for the smallest header.
For example:
# This is a level 1 header
## This is a level 2 header
### This is a level 3 header
#### This is a level 4 header
##### This is a level 5 header
###### This is a level 6 header
Text Emphasis
You can add emphasis to your text in Markdown using different symbols. Here are some examples:
*italic*
or_italic_
: italic**bold**
or__bold__
: bold***bold and italic***
or___bold and italic___
: bold and italic
Lists
Markdown supports ordered and unordered lists. To create an unordered list, use the dash (-
) symbol:
- Item 1
- Item 2
- Item 3
To create an ordered list, use numbers:
1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item
Links and Images
To create a link in Markdown, use the following syntax:
[Link text](URL)
For example:
[Visit Google!](https://www.google.com)
To add an image, use a similar syntax:
![Alt text](Image URL)
For example:
![A cute kitten](https://placekitten.com/200/300)
Code Blocks
To add code blocks to your Markdown text, surround the code with triple backticks (```
). You can also specify the programming language to get syntax highlighting.
For example:
def say_hello():
print("Hello, World!")
Conclusion
Markdown is a simple and powerful way to format text for the web. By using its basic syntax, you can create headers, emphasis, lists, links, and code blocks. With practice, you can use more advanced syntax to create tables, footnotes, and other features.
If you're new to Markdown, start with the basics and work your way up. And remember, the most important thing is to keep your content clear and easy to read, no matter how you format it.