What is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses simple plain-text syntax that converts to well-structured HTML. Markdown is used in READMEs, documentation, blog posts, GitHub issues, Slack, Discord, and many other platforms.
Supported Syntax
# Heading 1h1 element**bold**Bold text*italic*Italic text- itemUnordered list`code`Inline code```code block```Code block> quoteBlockquote[text](url)HyperlinkFrequently Asked Questions
Is my content saved?
No. Everything stays in your browser tab. Closing or refreshing the page resets the editor.
Does this support GitHub Flavored Markdown?
This tool supports the most common CommonMark syntax. Some GFM extensions like tables and task lists are not yet supported.