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Sunday, December 1st 2024

How to divide image width in 2 markdown

Want to place two images side by side in Markdown? There are a few simple ways to do this, depending on the type of Markdown you're using. Here are some handy techniques to get you started:

Method 1: Using HTML in Markdown

Markdown gives you the flexibility to use HTML, which can be helpful for more complex layouts. Here’s a quick example:

<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between;">
    <img src="image1_url" style="width: 48%;" />
    <img src="image2_url" style="width: 48%;" />
</div>

In this example, we use a div with a flexbox layout to arrange the images horizontally, giving each image roughly half the space.

Method 2: Markdown with Image Width Attributes

If your Markdown processor supports it, you can directly set the width in the image syntax:

`![Image 1](image1_url){width=50%} ![Image 2](image2_url){width=50%}`

This approach will display both images at 50% of the available space. Keep in mind that not all Markdown processors support this syntax, so it may not work everywhere.

in Obsidian Editor,this syntax is valid and worked fine

![Engelbart|100x145](https://history-computer.com/ModernComputer/Basis/images/Engelbart.jpg)

Method 3: R Markdown Example

For those using R Markdown, you can control image sizes using chunk options like this:

{r, fig.show='hold', out.width='50%', fig.align='default'}
knitr::include_graphics("image1_url")
knitr::include_graphics("image2_url")

This method will show both images side by side, each taking up half of the output width.

Quick Recap

  • HTML Flexbox: Use HTML to arrange images with precise control using display: flex;.
  • Markdown Width Attributes: Add {width=50%} to your image syntax (if supported).
  • R Markdown: Use out.width in R code chunks for side-by-side display.

These easy methods will help you show images side by side in your Markdown documents, making your content look more engaging and visually appealing. Give them a try and see which one works best for your project!