Markdown Cheat Sheet

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Cheat Sheet

What Is a Markdown Cheat Sheet?

Markdown is a plain-text format for structured documents. A cheat sheet is a quick reference for syntax: headings, lists, links, tables, code blocks, and more. The CommonMark spec and GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) define the syntax used in READMEs, docs, and wikis.

This tool shows a ready-to-copy cheat sheet in the right panel. Use the left editor to try syntax and see how it renders. Copy or download the cheat sheet for offline use. For a deeper syntax guide, use Markdown Syntax. For generating tables from CSV, use Markdown Table Generator.

How to Use This Tool

Review the Cheat Sheet

The right panel shows headings, emphasis, lists, links, images, blockquotes, code, tables, task lists, and horizontal rules. Each example uses standard CommonMark and GFM syntax.

Try Markdown in the Editor

Paste or type Markdown in the left editor. Use Sample to load example content. Experiment with bold, italic, lists, and tables. For formatting existing Markdown, use Markdown Formatter.

Copy or Download

Copy the cheat sheet to your clipboard or download it as a .md file. For converting Markdown to HTML, use Markdown to HTML. For a TOC from headings, use Markdown TOC Generator.

Where a Cheat Sheet Helps

New Markdown users need a quick reference. The Markdown Guide and GitHub docs offer tutorials; a cheat sheet complements them with copy-paste examples. Tables, task lists, and fenced code blocks are common in READMEs and documentation.

For linting Markdown for style issues, use Markdown Linter. For validating syntax, use Markdown Validator. For converting HTML to Markdown, use HTML to Markdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

CommonMark vs GFM?

CommonMark is the base spec. GFM adds tables, task lists, strikethrough, and autolinks. Most platforms (GitHub, GitLab) support GFM.

How do I escape special characters?

Use a backslash before *, _, #, [, etc. For example, \* displays a literal asterisk.

Can I use this offline?

Download the cheat sheet as a .md file. Keep it in your project or docs folder for quick reference.

Cheat sheet vs syntax guide?

A cheat sheet is compact; a syntax guide has more examples and explanations. Use Markdown Syntax for the full guide.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything runs in your browser. No content is sent to any server.