Basic Markdown syntax

Plans supporting the use of Markdown editor

The Markdown editor is a powerful tool for creating clear, organized, and professional content in Document360. Whether you are new to Markdown or already familiar, this article will help you learn the basic commands and formatting options step by step.

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that lets you format text easily using special characters. You don't need coding knowledge to use it—just follow the syntax provided in this guide to create headings, lists, links, and more.

Markdown commands

To format your text using Markdown commands, follow the table below to understand how to type Markdown commands and what they do. Here, syntax represents the way you type the content in your editor. You can use the examples in the Example column as reference.

For some Markdown commands, you also have alternate keyboard shortcuts, which you can use to quickly format your text. You can find these shortcuts in the Notes column in the below table.

Heading levels

Styling text

Lists

Links and blockquotes

Blockquote
Include quotes or highlight important points by using '>' before the text.
> This will quote the entire line of text
Output:

This will quote the entire line of text

Horizontal line

You can enter a horizontal line to divide two lines of text using the three asterisks.

***
Output:

Quick tips for beginners

1. Use Headings to structure your content (e.g., sections and subsections).
   • Example: Use ## for large headings and ### for smaller ones.
2. Highlight key points with Bold or Italics to make the text easier to read.
3. Add Lists to organize information.
   • Use 1. for numbered lists or * for bullet points.
4. Use Links to direct users to additional resources or websites.

More elements

If you're unsure about HTML, simply copy and paste the examples provided, replacing the URL with your own video link.

Emoji usage

You can copy and paste the emojis directly into your document from the table below.

Simply copy the emoji you want and paste it wherever you need it! You can also insert icons into your editor by pasting the HTML code from FontAwesome.

Using Unicode characters in the Markdown editor

Unicode characters help you add symbols, special characters, and non-Latin scripts to your Markdown documents. This includes currency symbols, mathematical operators, arrows, and accented letters, which enhance your content's clarity and style.

Syntax for inserting Unicode characters

In the Markdown editor, you can insert Unicode characters using either of the following methods:

1. Direct copy-paste: Copy the desired character from any Unicode reference site and paste it directly into your Markdown content.

   Example:

   ★ Star symbol
   

   Output:
   ★ Star symbol
   
   

2. HTML entity code: Use the Unicode hexadecimal code with the format &#xXXXX;, where XXXX is the character's hex code.

   Example:

   🚀 Rocket symbol
   

   Output:
   🚀 Rocket symbol

Common Unicode characters

Here are some frequently used Unicode characters:

Finding more Unicode characters

For an extensive list of Unicode characters and their corresponding codes, refer to the following resources:

• Unicode Character Table
• Unicode.org Code Charts

Copy the character you need and paste it into your Markdown document, or use its HTML entity code for precise control.

Example: Creating a simple article

Let’s bring it all together with an example.

#### Welcome to Markdown  
Learn how to use **Markdown** in Document360 to format your articles.  

#### Why use Markdown?  
* Easy to learn  
* Clean and organized formatting  
* Saves time  

#### Useful tips  
1. Use headings to structure your content.  
2. Add links for more resources: [Learn Markdown](https://markdownguide.org)  
3. Use `***` to create a divider.  

Output

Welcome to Markdown

Learn how to use Markdown in Document360 to format your articles.

Why use Markdown?

• Easy to learn
• Clean and organized formatting
• Saves time

Useful tips

1. Use headings to structure your content.
2. Add links for more resources: Learn Markdown
3. Use *** to create a divider.

For more advanced Markdown syntax commands, refer to the official Markdown syntax guide. With these tips, you’ll be formatting your articles like a pro in no time!