| Extension | .md |
| Category | documents |
| Description | Markdown (MD) format is a lightweight markup language, known for its simplicity. Its plain text formatting syntax is easy to read and write. This format is perfect for creating structured documents, that can be converted to other formats. Markdown is often used for building documentation, README files, forum posts, and several other content types. It's ideal for basic formatting, avoiding complex styles. |
| Technical details | Markdown files are simply plain text documents. You can edit them in any text editor, which makes them compatible with various platforms and applications. Headers are shown using one to six hash symbols (#), which allow for six levels of hierarchy. Use asterisks * or underscores _ for emphasis: one for italics, two for bold. Markdown also supports both ordered and unordered lists. Use the correct symbol followed by a space. Add images using a similar link syntax, but preface it with an exclamation mark !. You can create blockquotes by starting lines with the greater than symbol >, and you can even nest them using additional symbols. All these features enhance the flow and readability of sentences in Markdown, making it a highly effective tool for plain text formatting. |
