Markdown Cheat Sheet
FreeA quick reference to the Markdown syntax.
FreeFree tier
About Markdown Cheat Sheet
A quick reference cheat sheet for Markdown syntax, covering both basic and extended elements. It provides examples for headings, bold, italic, lists, code, links, images, tables, fenced code blocks, footnotes, heading IDs, definition lists, strikethrough, task lists, emoji, highlight, subscript, and superscript. This cheat sheet is part of the comprehensive Markdown Guide, an open-source project hosted on GitHub.
Key Features
Covers all basic Markdown syntax elements (headings, bold, italic, blockquotes, lists, code, horizontal rules, links, images)
Includes extended syntax (tables, fenced code blocks, footnotes, heading IDs, definition lists, strikethrough, task lists, emoji, highlight, subscript, superscript)
Provides downloadable Markdown file for offline use
Part of the comprehensive Markdown Guide reference
Open-source project with GitHub repository for contributions
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive coverage of both basic and extended Markdown
- Clear examples for each syntax element
- Downloadable Markdown file for offline offline use
- Free and open-source
- Part of a larger, well-maintained Markdown reference guide
Cons
- Not all Markdown applications support extended syntax elements
- Cheat sheet format may lack detailed explanations or edge cases
- No interactive practice or live preview
Best For
Quick reference for Markdown users of all skill levelsLearning Markdown syntax for documentation or web writingWriting README files, blog posts, or technical documentsFormatting text for web publishing or content management
FAQ
What syntax elements are covered in this cheat sheet?
It covers basic syntax (headings, bold, italic, blockquotes, lists, code, horizontal rules, links, images) and extended syntax (tables, fenced code blocks, footnotes, heading IDs, definition lists, strikethrough, task lists, emoji, highlight, subscript, superscript).
Is this cheat sheet free to use?
Yes, the cheat sheet and the entire Markdown Guide are free and open-source (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International for content and MIT for source code).