Markdown supports two types of syntaxes.

  • Basic native support: It supports all markdown processors
  • Extended syntax with more features: This is specific to markdown processor

Basic Syntax

FeatureDescription
HeadingsHeaders
listDisplay the list of elements
TablesTables
Commentscomments are ignore by parsers.
LinksLinks
Blockquotesblockquotes
ImagesImages
EmphasisEmphasis Bold,Italic and strikethrough

Extended Syntax

FeatureDescription
GitHubGitHub uses it own syntax called GitHub flavoured markdown
rstudioR language own syntax for writing markdown content
slackSlacks syntax for writing content posts and chat
twitchTwitch syntax for writing content posts and chat
jiraMarkdown syntax for JIRA applications