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Markdown Syntax Guide

Introduction​

This guide will show you how to use Markdown syntax to format your content.

Headers​

Use # to create headers. The number of # symbols indicates the level of the header.

# Header 1

## Header 2

### Header 3

#### Header 4

##### Header 5

###### Header 6

Emphasis​

Use * or _ to create italic text and ** or __ to create bold text.

_italic text_
_italic text_
**bold text**
**bold text**

Lists​

Use - or + to create unordered lists and numbers to create ordered lists.

- Item 1
- Item 2
  - Subitem 1
  - Subitem 2

1. Item 1
2. Item 2

Use [text](url) to create links.

[Name](https://www.example.com)

Images​

Use ![alt text](url) to add images.

![Alt Text](https://www.example.com/image.jpg)

Code Blocks​

Use triple backticks to create code blocks.

```python
print("Hello, World!")
```

## Blockquotes

Use `>` to create blockquotes.

```markdown
> This is a blockquote.

Horizontal Rules​

Use --- to create horizontal rules.

---

Tables​

Use | to create tables.

| Header 1 | Header 2 |
| -------- | -------- |
| Row 1    | Row 1    |
| Row 2    | Row 2    |

Escaping Characters​

Use \ to escape characters.

\*italic text\*