A quick guide to mastering Markdown basics in under 60 seconds.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language designed for readability and ease of use. It converts plain text into properly formatted HTML, making it ideal for documentation and content creation.
Core syntax
Headers
# Level 1 header
## Level 2 header
### Level 3 header
Text formatting
- Italics: Wrap text with single
*asterisks*or_underscores_ - Bold: Use double
**asterisks**or__underscores__
Lists
Unordered list:
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
Ordered list:
1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item
Links and quotes
- Links:
[Link text](https://example.com) - Quotes: Start line with
>
Tip
Most modern text editors and development environments support Markdown preview, allowing you to see your formatted text in real-time.
Resources for learning
- The Markdown Guide: Comprehensive reference documentation
- Markdown Tutorial: Interactive learning platform
- GitHub Markdown: Practical guide for repository documentation