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What is Markdown?

Markdown is a plain-text authoring format for documents, READMEs, notes, and lightweight publishing.

Last updated 2026-07-12 · 4 min read

Markdown basics

Headings, lists, links, code blocks, tables, and blockquotes cover most developer documentation needs.

Preview safety

Markdown can contain HTML in some flavors, so previewers must sanitize HTML and avoid loading remote resources unexpectedly.

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