Certain text fields allow the formatting of text using Markdown. Look for the Markdown button next to the text field to know which fields allow Markdown. And to bring up a Markdown guide or preview your formatted text.

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Making a Header

To make a header, put a number sign (#) in front of the text you want to be your header. The fewer number signs that you place in front, the larger the header will be. Example:

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Making a Hyperlink

When making a hyperlink, put the text that will display as the link in brackets, followed by the URL that the link will go to in parentheses, with no space between. Example:

Making Text in Italics and Bold

To make text in Italics, put an asterisk (*) on either side of the text that you want to be italicized OR an underscore on either end of the text you want to italicize. Example:

To make text bold, do the same, but with two asterisks or underscores. Example:

Making Items in a Numbered List

When making a numbered list, each item must have a number and a period, then a space, and then the text. When making indented items, you cannot use the Tab key. Instead, type four spaces before you type the number and period. Example:

Making Items in a Bulleted List

It is very similar to making items in a numbered list. Instead of using a number and a period and then a space, you use an asterisk as the bullet when inputting the text and must type a space after the asterisk. Just like in a numbered list, instead of using the Tab key, you must use four spaces in order to get an indented item and must put in a blank line before the list. Example:

Horizontal Rules

To do a horizontal rule, first write the text above the line, then press Enter, then type either three asterisks or three dashes with a space between each, then press Enter again and type the text that will appear below the horizontal rule. Example:

However, you can also use three dashes without the spaces, but make sure to have a blank line beneath before entering more text. A line of text with three dashes on the line directly below it turns into bold text.

Line Breaks

To enter a line break, type two spaces at the end of the first line, then press Enter. Example:

If you want a new paragraph, just press enter twice after typing the first line of text. Example: