Markdown Made Simple:
Your Quick Start Guide

Why Markdown?

Forget complex word processors.

Markdown is a simple to write and publish content using plain text.

Here’s why it's great:

• No distractions: You focus on the content, not formatting.
• Universal: Works on any device, any software.
• Future-proof: Plain text never becomes obsolete.

You probably use it already in places like forums, social media, or email apps.

Here's a quick guide to help you master it!

Basic Markdown Elements

Here's a quick reference to the most common Markdown syntax you'll need:

Advanced Markdown Elements

For more advanced uses, here's some additional Markdown syntax:

Why Use Markdown?

1. Declutters your writing.
   Markdown’s simple syntax helps you focus on your content without distractions.
2. Easy formatting.
   A few symbols turn plain text into headings, lists, code blocks, and more.
3. Universally adaptable.
   Write in Markdown and easily convert it into HTML, PDF, or other formats.
4. Use it everywhere.
   Markdown works consistently across apps and platforms.

Cheat Sheet

Headings:

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
#### Heading 4
##### Heading 5
###### Heading 6
    

Bold:

**bold text**
    

Italic:

*italicized text*
    

Link:

[title](https://example.com)
    

Image:

![alt text](image.jpg)
    

Lists:

Ordered list:

1. First item
2. Second item
    

Unordered list:

- First item
- Second item
    

Blockquote:

> blockquote
    

Code:

`code`
    

Advanced Syntax:

Strikethrough:

~~strikethrough~~

Table:

| Header | Header |
| ------ | ------ |
| Data   | Data   |
    

Code Block:

```
code block
```
    

Task List:

- [x] Completed task
- [ ] Pending task
    

Highlight:

==highlighted text==

Best,
Tim