Markdown Syntax Reference
A searchable cheat sheet for Markdown — every common construct from Basic syntax (headings, emphasis, lists, links, images, code, blockquotes, rules) through Extended / GitHub-Flavored Markdown (tables, fenced code, task lists, strikethrough, footnotes, emoji) to inline HTML. See the literal source next to a live rendered preview, filter by category and copy any snippet. In your browser, free.
Every common Markdown construct, with its literal source and a live rendered preview. Everything runs in your browser from a built-in reference — nothing is sent to the server.
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About Markdown Syntax Reference
The Markdown Syntax Reference is a searchable cheat sheet that pairs every common Markdown construct with a live rendered preview. You see the literal source — the asterisks, brackets and backticks — next to exactly what it produces, for headings, emphasis, lists, links, images, code, blockquotes and horizontal rules.
Beyond the basics it covers Extended and GitHub-Flavored Markdown: tables, fenced code blocks, task lists, strikethrough, footnotes and emoji shortcodes, plus the inline HTML you can drop in when Markdown alone is not enough. Three category filters — Basic, Extended & GFM, and HTML — keep the two syntax generations clearly separated.
Search matches the element name, the syntax characters themselves or the description, so typing either “bold” or ** finds the same row. Every snippet has a one-click copy button for pasting straight into a README, issue or comment. The whole reference renders in your browser.
How to use Markdown Syntax Reference
- Search for an element by name (table), by its syntax characters (**) or by a description keyword.
- Filter by category to browse Basic syntax, Extended & GFM additions, or inline HTML.
- Compare the literal Markdown source with the live rendered preview beside it.
- Click “Copy Markdown source” to paste the exact snippet into your document.