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A few symbols.
Everything you need.
Your at-a-glance Markdown cheat sheet. Bookmark it for the next time syntax slips your mind.
| ELEMENT | WHAT TO WRITE | LEARN MORE |
|---|---|---|
| Inline math | $E = mc^2$ | Extended syntax ↗ |
| Display math | $$
\frac{a}{b}
$$ | Extended syntax ↗ |
| Mermaid diagram | ```mermaid flowchart LR A --> B ``` | Extended syntax ↗ |
| Heading | # Main heading ## Section ### Subsection | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Bold & italic | **Bold** · *Italic* · ***Both*** | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Blockquote | > A thought worth keeping. | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Bullet list | - First item - Second item | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Numbered list | 1. First step 2. Second step | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Inline code | Use `filename.md`. | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Link | [Helpful label](https://example.com) | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Image |  | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Divider | First section --- Next section | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Escape punctuation | \*Literal asterisks\* | Basic syntax ↗ |
| Fenced code | ```js const message = "Hello"; ``` | Extended syntax ↗ |
| Table | | Name | Format | | --- | --- | | Notes | MD | | Extended syntax ↗ |
| Task list | - [x] Done - [ ] Still to do | Extended syntax ↗ |
| Strikethrough | ~~An earlier idea~~ | Extended syntax ↗ |
| Footnote¹ | A detail.[^1] [^1]: More information. | Compatibility ↗ |
| Heading ID¹ | ## A section {#section} | Compatibility ↗ |
| Definition list¹ | Term : Definition | Compatibility ↗ |
¹ These extensions depend on your Markdown processor and are not rendered in this workspace. External image previews are omitted for privacy.
Put it into practice
Open the Markdown workspace to see your text rendered as you type, then export it in the format you need.
One format, a few dialects
The editor supports common Markdown and GitHub-style tables, checklists, and strikethrough. Always check the final output in the app you plan to publish with.
Further reference: Markdown Guide’s cheat sheet.