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Markdown syntax

Updated 2026-02-09

Quick reference for Markdown: headings, lists, links, code, blockquotes, and tables. Common flavors.

Headings and text

# H1, ## H2, ### H3. **bold**, *italic*, `code`. --- horizontal rule. Paragraphs: blank line between.

Lists and links

- or * unordered list. 1. ordered list. [text](url) link. ![alt](url) image. Inline code: `code`.

Blocks

> blockquote. Fenced code: ```lang on its own line, then code, then ```. Tables: | A | B |, |---|---|, | 1 | 2 |.

Markdown syntax | Cheatsheet | Ganesh Joshi