Markdown lets you format plain text with simple symbols. Here's everything you need to know.

Headings

Start a line with # symbols. More # = smaller heading.

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

Text Formatting

Lists

- First item
- Second item
- Third item

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

Links

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

Images

![Alt text](https://example.com/image.png)

Blockquotes

Start a line with > to create a quote.

> This is a blockquote.

This is a blockquote.

Code

Wrap inline code with backticks: `code`

For a code block, use triple backticks:

```
function hello() {
  return "world";
}
```

Horizontal Rule

Use three dashes on their own line:

---

Escaping Characters

Use a backslash \ before any special character to display it literally:

\* not italic \*
\# not a heading