How to center align the text in Markdown

In the Advanced WYSIWYG editor, use the Align center option in the toolbar to centre-align text with a single click. In the Markdown editor, all text defaults to left alignment and there is no built-in centering syntax — the workaround is to use inline HTML, which Document360's Markdown editor renders correctly.

When to use custom alignment

Centre and right alignment are best used sparingly for specific presentational purposes, not for body text. Common use cases include:

• Pull quotes or highlighted statements — a short centred sentence draws the reader's eye to a key point.
• Image captions or standalone labels — centring a caption beneath an image or diagram improves visual pairing.
• Section dividers or decorative headings — a centred H2 or H3 can visually separate major sections in longer articles.

Avoid applying centre alignment to paragraphs of body text — it reduces readability and is not recommended for prose.

Quick reference

Use these snippets directly. Replace Text_content with your text.

How to align text in Markdown

The same pattern applies whether you are aligning a paragraph or a heading — only the HTML tag changes.

1. Open the desired article in the Knowledge Base portal.
2. Paste the appropriate snippet from the table above at the location where you want the aligned text to appear.
3. Replace Text_content with your desired text.

Example — centre-aligned paragraph:

<p style="text-align:center;">Sample text with center alignment</p>

Output:

Sample text with center alignment

Example — centre-aligned H3 heading:

<h3 style="text-align:center;">H3 that is center aligned</h3>

Output:

H3 that is center aligned

***<p style="text-align:center;">Text with basic formatting applied</p>***