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Markdown Cheat Sheet

A Markdown cheat sheet is a quick reference for formatting headings, links, lists, code blocks, tables, images, quotes, and GitHub-flavored Markdown without memorizing every symbol.

Search the syntax, filter by category, copy examples, and keep a downloadable `.md` reference for READMEs, docs, issues, and pull requests.

Reference

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Headings

Create section hierarchy with one to six hash marks.

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

Result

Renders large, medium, and small section headings.

Best use

Use headings to make READMEs, docs, and issues scannable.

Syntax cards

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20 matches

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
First paragraph.

Second paragraph.
Line with two spaces  
forced onto a new line.
---
**Bold text**
*Italic text*
***Bold italic text***
> This is a quoted note.
>
> It can span multiple paragraphs.
~~Deprecated option~~ Use the new option.
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![Dashboard screenshot](https://example.com/dashboard.png)
Read the [release notes][notes].

[notes]: https://example.com/releases
- Install dependencies
- Run tests
- Push the branch
1. Create the branch
2. Make the change
3. Open the pull request
- Frontend
  - Components
  - Routes
- Backend
  - API
  - Jobs
Run `npm run build` before deploying.
```ts
const shipped = true;
console.log({ shipped });
```
```diff
- old copy
+ clearer copy
```
| Package | Purpose |
| :--- | :--- |
| next | App framework |
| lucide-react | Icons |
| Metric | Value | Change |
| :--- | ---: | :---: |
| Build time | 42s | -18% |
- [x] Query Notion
- [x] Build the tool
- [ ] Verify production
@octocat please review #42 before merging.
<details>
<summary>Debug log</summary>

```txt
Build passed in 42s
```
</details>

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FAQ

Markdown syntax questions

What is a Markdown cheat sheet?

A Markdown cheat sheet is a quick syntax reference for formatting headings, links, lists, tables, code blocks, images, quotes, and GitHub-specific Markdown patterns.

Does this include GitHub-flavored Markdown?

Yes. The cheat sheet includes GitHub-friendly patterns such as tables, task lists, issue references, mentions, diff blocks, and collapsible details sections.

How do I make a Markdown table?

Use pipes for columns and a separator row under the header. Add colons in the separator row to align columns left, center, or right.

Can I copy the Markdown examples?

Yes. Each syntax card has a copy button, and the full Markdown reference can be downloaded as a `.md` file.

Is Markdown the same everywhere?

Core syntax is broadly portable, but features like task lists, tables, mentions, and collapsible sections depend on the Markdown renderer. GitHub supports the examples shown here.