Complete Markdown Guide
Master Markdown with our comprehensive guide. Learn syntax, best practices, and convert between Markdown, HTML, PDF, Word, and LaTeX formats.
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Basic Markdown Syntax
Learn the essential Markdown elements for creating well-structured documents
Headers
# H1 Header ## H2 Header ### H3 Header #### H4 Header ##### H5 Header ###### H6 Header
Text Formatting
**Bold text** *Italic text* ~~Strikethrough~~ `Code inline` > Blockquote
Lists
- Unordered list item - Another item - Nested item 1. Ordered list item 2. Another item 1. Nested item
Advanced Markdown Features
Explore advanced Markdown capabilities for rich content creation
Links and Images
[Link text](https://example.com) [Link with title](https://example.com "Title")  
Code Blocks
```javascript
function hello() {
console.log("Hello, World!");
}
```Tables
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |----------|----------|----------| | Row 1 | Data | Data | | Row 2 | Data | Data |
Markdown Best Practices
Follow these guidelines to create clean, maintainable Markdown documents
Document Structure
- Use a single H1 per document for the main title
- Maintain consistent heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3)
- Add blank lines between sections for better readability
Code and Formatting
- Use fenced code blocks with language specification
- Escape special characters when needed
- Use consistent list formatting
Convert Markdown to Other Formats
Use our free online tools to convert your Markdown documents