Markdown Editor

Complete Markdown Guide

Master Markdown Syntax with Our Free Online Editor

Learn markdown syntax from basics to advanced features. Perfect for beginners and experienced users looking to improve their markdown writing skills.

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to format text using simple, readable syntax. Created by John Gruber in 2004, it has become the standard for writing documentation, README files, and content for the web. Our online markdown editor makes it easy to learn and use markdown syntax with real-time preview.

Basic Markdown Syntax

Headings

Create headings using the # symbol:

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
#### Heading 4

Use our markdown editor to see how these headings render in real-time.

Text Formatting

Format text with these simple syntax rules:

Markdown Syntax

**bold text**
*italic text*
***bold and italic***
`inline code`
~~strikethrough~~

Rendered Output

bold text
italic text
bold and italic
inline code
strikethrough

Lists

Create ordered and unordered lists:

Unordered List

- Item 1
- Item 2
- Nested item
- Item 3

Ordered List

1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item

Links and Images

Add links and images to your markdown documents:

Links

[Link text](https://example.com)

Images

![Alt text](image-url.jpg)

Advanced Markdown Features

Code Blocks

Our markdown editor supports syntax highlighting for code blocks:

```javascript
function greet(name) {
return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}
```

Tables

Create tables using pipes and dashes:

| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 |
|----------|----------|----------|
| Cell 1 | Cell 2 | Cell 3 |
| Cell 4 | Cell 5 | Cell 6 |

Math Equations

Our markdown editor supports LaTeX math equations:

Inline Math

$E = mc^2$

Block Math

$$
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \sqrt{\pi}
$$

Diagrams with Mermaid

Create flowcharts and diagrams using Mermaid syntax:

```mermaid
graph TD
A[Start] --> B{Decision}
B -->|Yes| C[Action 1]
B -->|No| D[Action 2]
```

Markdown Writing Tips

✅ Best Practices

  • • Use our markdown editor for real-time preview
  • • Keep your markdown syntax consistent
  • • Use meaningful link text
  • • Add alt text to images for accessibility
  • • Use headings to structure your content

💡 Pro Tips

  • • Use keyboard shortcuts to speed up formatting
  • • Save your work frequently with our export feature
  • • Test your markdown in the preview panel
  • • Use code blocks for technical documentation
  • • Combine text formatting for emphasis

Start Using Our Markdown Editor

Now that you've learned the basics, try out our free online markdown editor with real-time preview and all the features mentioned in this guide.

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