Markdown Syntax Cheatsheet
Quick reference for Markdown syntax: headings, formatting, lists, links, images, code blocks, tables, and other essentials.
| Syntax | Description | Example | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| #, ##, ### ... | Headings H1-H6 | # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 ### Heading 3 | Headings |
| **bold** | Bold text | **Bold Text** | Formatting |
| *italic* | Italic text | *Italic Text* | Formatting |
| ~~strikethrough~~ | Strikethrough text | ~~Strikethrough~~ | Formatting |
| > blockquote | Blockquote | > This is a quote | Code & Blockquotes |
| - item or * item | Unordered list | - Item 1 - Item 2 | Lists |
| 1. item | Ordered list | 1. First 2. Second | Lists |
| - [ ] or - [x] | Task list | - [ ] Task 1 - [x] Task 2 | Lists |
| [text](url) | Hyperlink | [Google](https://google.com) | Links & Images |
|  | Image |  | Links & Images |
| `code` | Inline code | `inline code` | Code & Blockquotes |
| ```language code``` | Code block | ```js console.log("Hello") ``` | Code & Blockquotes |
| Tables | Create tables | | Name | Age | | --- | --- | | Alice | 25 | | Bob | 30 | | Tables |
| --- | Horizontal rule | --- | Others |
| \ | Escape special characters | \*Not italic\* | Others |