Markdown Syntax Reference

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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.

Element Markdown Rendered Description
No syntax matches your search.
Try a different element: for example table, task list, footnote or strikethrough.

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

  1. Search for an element by name (table), by its syntax characters (**) or by a description keyword.
  2. Filter by category to browse Basic syntax, Extended & GFM additions, or inline HTML.
  3. Compare the literal Markdown source with the live rendered preview beside it.
  4. Click “Copy Markdown source” to paste the exact snippet into your document.

Frequently asked questions

A widely adopted extension of the original Markdown that adds tables, fenced code blocks, task lists, strikethrough and automatic links. The reference marks these in the Extended & GFM category so you know which constructs go beyond the basic spec.

No. Basic syntax (headings, emphasis, lists, links, code) works virtually everywhere, but extended features like footnotes, task lists and emoji shortcodes depend on the renderer. Check the target platform when using anything from the Extended category.

Usually yes: most renderers pass inline HTML through, which is handy for things Markdown cannot express, such as underlined or highlighted text. Some platforms sanitize or strip HTML for security, so test on your target site first.

With pipes and hyphens: a header row, a separator row of dashes (with optional colons to set column alignment), then one line per row. Search “table” in the reference to see the exact source next to its rendered result and copy it.

Yes, completely free. Every entry, preview and copy action runs in your browser from a built-in reference, no account and no server requests.
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