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Markdown Basics, for Koding

Markdown is a simple language whose syntax can be easily converted into HTML.
Koding, like many other sites, use Markdown as a way for users to easily style their text. In this guide, we'll go over the basics of Markdown and it's usage.

Official Documentation

The official Markdown documentation covers the Markdown syntax quite well, and as such this guide will only briefly touch on each major syntax structure. If any questions remain, please refer to the official documentation.

Emphasis

Emphasis can be achieved by wrapping the word you'd like to emphasise with a single asterisk or underline. Example:

Hello, *this is emphasised* and this isn't!

Strengthen

To strengthen your text wrap it with double asterisks or underlines. Example:

Hello, **this is strong** and this isn't!

Inline Code

Typing code within a sentence is considered inline code. Inline code is accomplished by wrapping the code with backticks \ For example:

Foo `bar` baz

Code Blocks

Codeblocks can be achieved by wrapping your code in triple backticks, but make sure to include a newline after each tripple backtick. Example:

Take a look at my awesome code:

```coffee
do -> console.log 'Weee' while true
```

Nifty eh?

Note the coffee text right behind the first triple backtick. This signifies the language of the code used in that code block, and Koding will add syntax highlighting if you specify the language.

Headers

# This is a Header 1

## This is a Header 2

The # foo syntax represents headers of varying levels. The number of hashes represents the level of header, with a maximum of 6.

Links

[Koding](https://koding.com)
[Koding Terminal, from Koding](/Terminal)

The [foo](bar) syntax will create a link. Links can be absolute or relative, just like html links.

Unordered Lists

Unordered lists can be by prepending your items with a hyphen. Example:

- Item one
- Item two
- Item three

Markdown will also embed lists and list content, if you add indentation.
Example:

- Item one
- Item two
  This is still within item two.
  - This is a list item in item two.
  - And another
- Item three

Ordered Lists

Ordered lists are identical to unordered lists in features, you just have to prepend your list items with a number, instead of a hyphen. Example:

1. Item one
2. Item two
3. Item three

Images

You can easily include images in your markdown by using the following notation:

![Alt text](full url to the image)
![Alt text](full url to the image "Optional title")