Markdown Editor Guide
Markdown is a simple, human-friendly way to format text for the web. It lets you add headings, lists, links, images, and more using plain text symbols—no complicated menus required!
Note This is a general guide to markdown, and is not specific to the Great Ball Catalog. Not all features have been verified.
Categories of Markdown Formatting
- Headings
- Paragraphs & Line Breaks
- Emphasis (Bold, Italic)
- Lists (Ordered & Unordered)
- Links
- Images
- Blockquotes
- Code (Inline & Block)
- Horizontal Rules
- Tables
Markdown Syntax Reference
| Format | Syntax | Sample Output | ||||
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| Heading 1 | # Heading 1 |
Heading 1 |
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| Heading 2 | ## Heading 2 |
Heading 2 |
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| Bold | **bold** or __bold__ |
bold | ||||
| Italic | *italic* or _italic_ |
italic | ||||
| Bold & Italic | ***bold italic*** |
bold italic | ||||
| Unordered List | - item or * item |
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| Ordered List | 1. item |
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| Link | [GBCube](/module/1) |
GBCube | ||||
| Image |  |
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| Blockquote | > quoted text |
quoted text |
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| Inline Code | `code` |
code |
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| Code Block | ``` |
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| Horizontal Rule | --- |
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| Table | | H1 | H2 | |
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Markdown Tips
- You can mix formatting (e.g.,
**_bold italic_**). - Leave a blank line between paragraphs for best results.
For more details, see the Markdown Guide.