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Markdown TutorialLightweight Markup Language

Write documents in an easy-to-read and easy-to-write plain text format

Markdown

What is Markdown? ​

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to write documents in an easy-to-read and easy-to-write plain text format. Markdown files use the .md extension.

Why Choose Markdown? ​

  • Simple & Efficient – Focus on content, not distracted by formatting
  • Cross-Platform Compatible – Plain text format, openable in any editor
  • Version Control Friendly – Works perfectly with Git and other version control systems
  • Widely Supported – Natively supported by platforms like GitHub, Jianshu, Zhihu, and more

Quick Start ​

  1. Learn Markdown basics
  2. Study the basic syntax
  3. Master extended syntax
  4. Explore advanced usage

Markdown Syntax ​

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