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Markdown

Overview​

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that simplifies formatting text for web pages. It's much easier to learn and use than HTML. Let me break it down for you:

  1. What Is Markdown?

    • Markdown is a syntax (or set of rules) that formats text on web pages.
    • Traditionally, people used HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) to format text, but HTML can be complex and challenging to read for humans.
    • Markdown was created in 2004 by John Gruber and Aaron Swartz to be user-friendly and easy to read in its source code form.
    • Unlike HTML, Markdown tags are simpler and automatically convert to HTML.

  2. How Do You Use Markdown?

    • To format text, you apply simple tags. For example:
      • To make text italic, use underscores: _this is some text in italics_.
      • To create headers, use hashtags: # This is an H1.
      • To make bullet points, use asterisks: * Item 1.

  3. Where Can You Use Markdown?

    • Markdown is widely used for:
      • Blogging
      • Instant messaging
      • Online forums
      • Collaborative software
      • Documentation pages
      • Readme files

So, whether you're writing blog posts, creating documentation, or chatting online, Markdown makes formatting a breeze! 🌟.

tip

For more background on Markdown visit mardownguide.org.

Emojis​

Emojis can be added into any markdown files by using the convention :emoji_name: (ex: :rocket: produces 🚀).

For a full list of emojis that can be used see the Emoji Cheat Sheet Repository

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