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Markdown Editor

Complete Markdown Syntax Reference

Markdown is a lightweight markup language for formatting text. Created by John Gruber in 2004, it's now the standard for README files, documentation, wikis, and content writing. This editor supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM).

Headings

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
#### Heading 4

Text Formatting

Links & Images

[Link Text](https://example.com)
![Alt Text](image.jpg)
[Link with title](url "Title")

Lists

- Unordered item
- Another item
  - Nested item

1. Ordered item
2. Second item

Task Lists (GFM)

- [ ] Unchecked task
- [x] Completed task

Code Blocks

```javascript
function hello() {
  console.log("Hello!");
}
```

Blockquotes

> This is a blockquote
> It can span multiple lines

Tables (GFM)

| Header 1 | Header 2 |
|----------|----------|
| Cell 1   | Cell 2   |
| Cell 3   | Cell 4   |

Horizontal Rule

---

Common Use Cases

• GitHub README files — Document your projects with formatted text
• Documentation — Write technical docs that render beautifully
• Blog posts — Many platforms use markdown for content
• Notes & wikis — Organize knowledge with simple formatting
• Comments & issues — GitHub, GitLab, and forums support markdown

About This Tool

This markdown preview tool renders your text in real-time as you type. It uses the Marked.js library and supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) including tables, strikethrough, and task lists.

All processing happens in your browser — your content is never sent to any server. Perfect for previewing sensitive documentation or private notes.

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