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Markdown

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a very simple plain text language that utilizes syntax to create text modifications or even format elements. Any file labeled with the suffix “.md” is a Markdown file.

Why Use Markdown?

Markdown is simple, portable, platform independent, and even future proof. Basically when you create a markdown file for any of the purposes listed below, you can guarantee that your file will be accessible in the future.

Users of Markdown can create:

• Websites
• documents
• notes
• books
• presentations
• emails
• technical documents

Heading Symbols

In order to use a heading, you will need to use a heading symbol (#) followed by a space and then your typed heading.

1. One # will create the largest heading
2. Six # will create the smallest heading

Bold or Italicized Text

When Creating Bold text, You will need to use two ** before and after the word(s) you would like to emphasize. When creating Italicized text, you will need to use only one * before and after the word(s) you would like to emphasize.

Creating a Link in Markdown

To create a link in Markdown, you will need to start with the link text. This text will be in brackets. Example: [Link Text]. The link text will be followed by the URL link in Parenthesis. Example: (https://github.com/Justin-Fiddler).

Example

Check out my link here

Creating an Unordered List with Markdown

Unordered lists can be created using a dash(-), plus(+), or asterisk(*).

Example

• Item 1 (- Item 1)
• Item 2 (- Item 2)
• Item 3 (- Item 3)

• Item 4 (- Item 4)

• Item 1 (+ Item 1)
• Item 2 (+ Item 2)
• Item 3 (+ Item 3)

• Item 4 (+ Item 4)

• Item 1 (* Item 1)
• Item 2 (* Item 2)
• Item 3 (* Item 3)
• Item 4 (* Item 4)