Markdown Cheatsheet
Look up Markdown syntax for headings, lists, links, code blocks, and more.
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Markdown Cheatsheet
Look up Markdown syntax for headings, lists, links, code blocks, and more.
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About Markdown Cheatsheet
Common syntax examples in one table
The cheatsheet lists common Markdown elements such as headings, emphasis, lists, links, images, blockquotes, inline code, fenced code blocks, horizontal rules, tables, and task lists. Each row keeps the syntax visible so you can copy the pattern while writing.
Search or filter by writing task
Use search when you know the element name, then switch categories to focus on basic formatting, document structure, media and links, or code. The page is designed for quick recall during writing, reviewing README files, or editing documentation.
Markdown support depends on the platform
Different sites use CommonMark, GitHub Flavored Markdown, or their own extensions, so tables, task lists, HTML, line breaks, and escaping can render differently. This is not a full renderer specification, security sanitizer, publishing checklist, or guarantee that every platform will display the same output.
Data Sources
This tool's data is compiled from the authoritative sources below.
- CommonMark Spec(opens in a new tab)
- GitHub Flavored Markdown Spec(opens in a new tab)
- GitHub Docs - Basic writing and formatting syntax(opens in a new tab)
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