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Start with the Getting Started guide if you have never written Markdown before. It is written for beginners and novices, and it walks you through using Markdown right away. If you already know the basics and just need to check a specific formatting rule, go straight to Basic Syntax. If you want tables, fenced code blocks, or automatic links, use Extended Syntax. Keep Cheat Sheet open as a quick reference while you write.
Choose your entry point by experience level
| Your situation | Start here | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Never used Markdown | Getting Started | A guided introduction designed for everyone, including novices |
| Know the basics, need a specific answer | Basic Syntax | Answers to common formatting questions |
| Comfortable with basics, want more features | Extended Syntax | Tables, fenced code blocks, automatic links, and more |
| Need a fast reminder while writing | Cheat Sheet | A quick reference option |
If you are completely new
Follow the Getting Started guide from beginning to end. It is built so you can begin using Markdown immediately by following along, and it assumes no prior experience.
After that, move to Basic Syntax. That page is where you will find the answers to everyday formatting questions, whether you are new to Markdown or already experienced.
If you already write Markdown
Skip the introduction and go to Basic Syntax for anything you need to confirm. When you want to go beyond the basics, open Extended Syntax to learn how to create tables, fenced code blocks, automatic links, and more.
If you only need a reminder
Use the Cheat Sheet. It is the fastest option when you already know what you want to do and just need the exact syntax.
What Markdown Guide is
Markdown Guide is a free and open-source reference guide that explains how to use Markdown, a simple and easy-to-use markup language you can use to format virtually any document. The site describes Markdown as a way to make writing on the web fast and easy, and the guide is organized so you can learn the ropes, dive into the syntax, and then take it up a notch with extended features.