Text Formatting and Lists

Markdown is a lightweight markup language for formatting plain text. Here’s how to use its essential syntax.

Text Formatting

Headings

Use # for headings. The number of # symbols determines the level:

# Heading 1

## Heading 2

### Heading 3

Bold and Italics

Bold: **text** or __text__
Italic: *text* or _text_
Bold and Italic: ***text*** or ___text___

Blockquotes

Use > to create blockquotes:

> This is a blockquote.

Lists

Unordered Lists

Use - or * to create unordered lists:

- Item 1
- Item 2
  - Subitem 2.1

Ordered Lists

Use numbers followed by a dot to create ordered lists:

1. Item 1
2. Item 2
   1. Subitem 2.1
   - Subitem 2.2

Nesting

You can nest ordered and unordered lists together:

1. Ordered item
   - Subitem 1
   2. Ordered subitem

Conclusion

These formatting and list options help structure your content effectively. In the next guide, we’ll explore advanced features like links, images, and tables!