Markdown Reference
Syntax supported in merMDitor — standard CommonMark plus extended plugins.
Headings
| Syntax | Output |
|---|---|
Text Formatting
| Syntax | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Lists
Markdown
- Unordered item 1 - Unordered item 2 - Nested item 1. Ordered item 1 2. Ordered item 2 1. Nested ordered item
Task Lists
Markdown
- [x] Design the UI - [x] Write the parser - [ ] Add tests - [ ] Deploy
Links & Images
| Syntax | Output |
|---|---|
Code
Markdown
`Inline code`
```javascript
function hello() {
console.log("Hello, World!");
}
```Tables
Markdown
| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 | |----------|----------|----------| | Row 1 | Data | More | | Left | Center | Right | |:------|:------:|------:| | Cell | Cell | Cell |
Blockquotes
Markdown
> This is a blockquote > > Multiple paragraphs > Outer quote >> Nested quote
Extended Syntax
| Syntax | Output | Plugin |
|---|---|---|
Mermaid — Flowcharts
Mermaid
```mermaid
flowchart TD
A[Start] --> B{Decision?}
B -->|Yes| C[Process A]
B -->|No| D[Process B]
C --> E[End]
D --> E
```Mermaid — Sequence Diagrams
Mermaid
```mermaid
sequenceDiagram
participant A as Alice
participant B as Bob
A->>B: Hello Bob, how are you?
B-->>A: Great!
A-)B: See you later!
```Mermaid — Gantt Charts
Mermaid
```mermaid
gantt
title Project Timeline
dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD
section Phase 1
Design :a1, 2024-01-01, 14d
Build :after a1, 21d
section Phase 2
Testing :2024-02-15, 10d
```Mermaid — Other Types
| Type | Keyword |
|---|---|
Inline Math
| Syntax | Description |
|---|---|
Block Math
LaTeX
$$
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \sqrt{\pi}
$$
$$
\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{6}
$$Math Examples
| LaTeX | Description |
|---|---|
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