Common Markdown Syntax Reference
Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows people to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to valid HTML.
Headers
# H1- Header 1## H2- Header 2### H3- Header 3- ... up to H6
Text Styling
**Bold**- Bold*Italic*- Italic`Code`-Code> Quote-Quote
Lists
- Item A- Unordered1. Item 1- Ordered- [ ] Todo- Task List
Links & Images
[Text](URL)
Others
---- Horizontal Rule| Head | Head |- Table
Use Cases
Technical Documentation
The favorite format for developers and technical writers. Perfect for README.md files, API docs, and code comments.
Blogging & Content Creation
Many static site generators (like Hugo, Hexo) support Markdown, allowing you to focus on writing rather than layout.
Notes & Knowledge Management
The core format for productivity tools like Notion and Obsidian. Easy to organize knowledge bases and todo lists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markdown?
What export formats are supported?
Is my content secure? Is it uploaded to a server?
How do I insert images?
. As this is a plain text editor, we do
not
provide image hosting. You need to use external image URLs.
Does it support Math formulas or Flowcharts?
Can I use it offline?
Why rewrite in Markdown?
Does it support mobile editing?
More Free Tools
Markdown TOC
Auto-generate Table of Contents from Markdown headings with anchor links.
Markdown Table Generator
Visual editor & Excel/CSV to Markdown converter. Instant preview.
HTML ↔ Markdown
Bidirectional conversion between HTML and Markdown. Real-time preview.
Word Counter
Count words, characters, and paragraphs in real-time. Estimate reading time.
Text Cleaner
Remove empty lines, duplicate lines, and extract emails/URLs.
Case Converter
Convert text between Uppercase, Lowercase, CamelCase, etc.