A Basic Introduction to Markdown

Markdown is a method of using text to format text. Here are a few basics to get you started…

Italics

Add italics by wrapping a word or phrase with single asterisks.

Thus, *this* becomes this.

Bold

Add bold emphasis by wrapping a word or phrase with double asterisks.

Thus, **this** becomes this.

Bold Italic

Add bold italic emphasis by wrapping a word or phrase with triple asterisks.

Thus, ***this*** becomes this.

Ordered Lists

Ordered lists can be created by preceding your list with 1.

Thus,

1. A numbered list item must begin with a digit followed by a period.
1. You must ensure there is a line break before and after the list to set it apart.

becomes

1. A numbered list item must begin with a digit followed by a period.
2. You must ensure there is a line break before and after the list to set it apart.

Unordered Lists

Unordered lists can be created by preceding the list with *, +, or -.

Thus,

+ An unordered list item must begin with one of the above mentioned characters.
+ Unordered lists must also have a line break before and after.

becomes…

• An unordered list item must begin with one of the above mentioned characters.
• Unordered lists must also have a line break before and after.

Blockquotes

You can quote a single line or block of text by preceding line(s) with >.

Thus,

> I have but one passion — it is He, it is He alone.
> Nicholaus von Zinzendorf (1700-1760)

becomes…

I have but one passion — it is He, it is He alone.
Nicholaus von Zinzendorf (1700-1760)

Links

The quickest way to include a link is to use only the URL.

Thus, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism becomes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism.

Alternatively, if you would like to link text to a specific URL you can bracket the text prior to the link.

Thus, [Lutheranism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism) becomes Lutheranism