| Extension | .md |
| Category | documents |
| Description | The Markdown (MD) format is a lightweight markup language with plain text formatting syntax. It is designed to be easily readable and writable, while also capable of producing well-formatted documents that can be converted to other formats like HTML. Markdown is commonly used for creating documentation, README files, forum posts, and other types of content where simple formatting is desired without the need for complex styling. Markdown is a versatile and lightweight markup language that provides a simple yet effective way to create structured documents with minimal effort. |
| Technical details | Markdown documents are plain text files that can be edited with any text editor. This simplicity ensures compatibility across different platforms and applications. Headers are denoted by one to six hash symbols (#) for six levels of hierarchy. Text can be emphasized using asterisks * or underscores _. One symbol signifies italics, while two denote bold text. Markdown also supports both ordered and unordered lists, with list items preceded by the appropriate symbol followed by a space. Images can be embedded using a syntax similar to links, but with an exclamation mark ! at the beginning. Blockquotes can be created by prefixing lines with a greater than symbol >, with support for multiple levels of nesting by adding additional symbols. |
