Markdown is a simple markup language designed to be easy to read and write. It uses plain text with minimal formatting symbols to create structured documents that can be converted to HTML. It's widely used for documentation, blogging, and content creation.

How do I make text bold?

You can make text bold by surrounding it with double asterisks (**text**) or double underscores (__text__). Both syntaxes produce the same result.

How do I create a link?

Create links using the syntax [link text](url). For example: [Google](https://google.com) will create a clickable link to Google.

Can I use HTML in Markdown?

Yes, most Markdown processors allow you to use raw HTML directly in your Markdown. This gives you flexibility when you need to create elements that aren't supported by standard Markdown syntax.

What should I use for code blocks?

Use triple backticks (```) to create code blocks. You can optionally specify a language after the opening backticks (```python) for syntax highlighting in supported viewers.

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Markdown Previewer

Write Markdown and preview it as HTML in real-time

Markdown Input

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Welcome to Markdown Previewer

Write your markdown on the left, see the preview on the right.

Features Supported

Bold text and italic text
inline code and code blocks
[Links](https://example.com)
Lists and more!

Try it out

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Markdown Syntax Guide

Basic Formatting

**bold** or __bold__
*italic* or _italic_
`inline code`
[link text](url)

Block Elements

# # # Headings (h1-h6)
- or * List items
1. 2. Ordered lists
> Blockquotes
``` Code blocks ```

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to write formatted text using plain text syntax. It's simple to learn and widely used for writing documentation, blog posts, README files, and more. This Markdown previewer helps you see how your formatted text will look as HTML in real-time.

Supported Markdown Features

Headings (h1-h6) using # symbols

Bold text with ** or __ markers

Italic text with * or _ markers

Inline code with backticks

Code blocks with ``` markers and language specification

Unordered lists with - or *

Ordered lists with numbers

Blockquotes with >

Links with [text](url) syntax

Horizontal rules with ---, ***, or ___

Why Use Markdown?

Easy to read and write - minimal syntax

Converts to clean, semantic HTML

Works on any platform and device

Plain text format - future-proof

Widely supported across platforms and tools

Great for version control and documentation

Faster than writing HTML by hand

Cleaner source code than HTML

Common Use Cases

Writing README files for GitHub projects

Creating blog posts and articles

Documenting software and APIs

Writing notes and knowledge bases

Creating content for static site generators

Drafting emails and messages

Writing technical documentation

Creating slide presentations