Markdown Cheatsheet from markdown-here
FreeQuick reference and showcase for Markdown syntax
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About Markdown Cheatsheet from markdown-here
The Markdown Cheatsheet is a comprehensive quick reference guide for Markdown syntax, hosted on GitHub as a wiki page. It covers headers, emphasis, lists, links, images, code and syntax highlighting, footnotes, tables, blockquotes, inline HTML, horizontal rules, line breaks, and YouTube videos. Intended as a concise showcase, it also provides links to John Gruber's original spec and GitHub-flavored Markdown for more complete information. The cheatsheet is part of the markdown-here project and is freely available under an open-source license.
Key Features
Headers (H1 to H6) with alternative styles
Emphasis: italics, bold, combined, and strikethrough
Ordered and unordered lists with sub-lists and indentation
Inline and reference-style links
Images with alt text and titles
Code blocks and inline code with syntax highlighting
Footnotes for additional references
Tables with alignment options
Blockquotes for citations
Inline HTML support
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive coverage of common Markdown elements
- Includes both syntax and rendered examples for clarity
- Free and open source, hosted on GitHub
- Links to authoritative sources for deeper learning
- Regularly maintained with updates
Cons
- Not an interactive editor; purely a reference document
- Does not cover every edge case or advanced Markdown extensions
- Examples are static and require manual copying to test
Best For
Learning Markdown syntax for documentation or note-takingQuick reference for developers writing README files on GitHubCreating formatted text in forums or platforms that support MarkdownTeaching Markdown in technical writing or coding tutorials
FAQ
Is this cheatsheet specific to GitHub Flavored Markdown?
The cheatsheet includes elements from both John Gruber's original Markdown and GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM). It provides a link to the GFM info page for more details.
How can I add a table with alignment?
Use pipes and dashes; colons indicate alignment (left, center, right). The cheatsheet shows examples of aligned tables.
Can I embed a YouTube video in Markdown?
The cheatsheet demonstrates embedding YouTube videos using an image link that acts as a clickable thumbnail.