Markdown #

This site is a free and open-source reference guide that explains how to use Markdown, the simple and easy-to-use markup language you can use to format virtually any document.

Everything you need to learn Markdown.

Markdown makes writing on the web fast and easy. The site teaches you how to use it.

• Learn the ropes.

  Start using Markdown right now by following along with the Getting Started guide. It’s designed for everyone, even novices.

• Dive into the syntax.

  Whether you’re new to Markdown or a seasoned pro, you’ll find the answers to your formatting questions on the basic syntax page.

• Take it up a notch.

  Make your Markdown documents awesome by using extended syntax to create tables, fenced code blocks, automatic links, and more.