Quick Tips for Writing Great Markdown

Markdown is an incredibly powerful yet simple way to write formatted text. Here are some essential tips to help you write better blog posts.

Essential Syntax

Use # for headers. More # symbols create smaller headers:

# H1 - Main Title

## H2 - Section Title

### H3 - Subsection

#### H4 - Minor heading

Unordered lists use -, *, or +:

- Item 1
- Item 2
  - Nested item

Ordered lists use numbers:

1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item

Pick a style and stick to it throughout your post.

Always preview your markdown before publishing to catch formatting issues.

Don't overuse formatting - it can make your content hard to read.

When showing code or commands, always use proper code blocks:

function greet(name) {
  return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}

Markdown is perfect for technical writing because it's:

Happy writing! 📝