Markdown Cheat Sheet: The Ultimate Guide
Markdown is a super simple way to format your text without the hassle. This cheat sheet is your go-to reference for the most common Markdown syntax to help you create blog posts, documents, and more with ease.
- Italic: Wrap with asterisks or underscores.
*italic* or _italic_
- Bold: Double asterisks or underscores.
**bold** or __bold__
- Bold and Italic: Triple up!
***bold and italic*** or ___bold and italic___
- Inline Links: Add a title if you like.
[linked text](http://example.com "Title")
- Reference-style Links:
An [example][id]. [id]: http://example.com "Title"
- Superscript:
E=MC<sup>2</sup>
- Subscript:
CO<sub>2</sub>
- Inline Images:
![alt text](/path/img.jpg "Title")
- Reference-style Images:
![alt text][id] [id]: /url/to/img.jpg "Title"
Use #
for headings.
# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
1. First item
2. Second item
- First item
- Second item
* Item A
* Item A1
* Item A2
Use >
for quotes.
> This is a blockquote.
>> Nested quote.
-
Inline Code: Use backticks.
`code here`
-
Code Blocks: Four spaces or triple backticks.
This is a code block.
or
``` Code block here. ```
Three or more dashes or asterisks:
---
***
Add two spaces at the end of a line for a break.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
In his beard lived three <span style="color:red">cardinals</span>.
I am in <span style="font-family:Papyrus; font-size:4em;">LOVE!</span>
Want to make your Markdown more visually appealing? Tools like Markdown To Image make it easy to convert Markdown into shareable, high-quality images.
- Visit markdowntoimage.com.
- Paste your Markdown content.
- Convert to an image.
- Download and share!
- Looks Better: Visuals add polish.
- Simplify: Complex info becomes easier to understand.
- More Shareable: Images get more love across social media platforms.
This cheat sheet covers everything you need to make your Markdown shine. By mastering these simple syntax rules and using tools like Markdown To Image, your content can be both functional and beautiful. Start upgrading your Markdown game today!