MarkdownFormat

About this project

MarkdownFormat is a fast, comprehensive resource guide for Markdown syntax and tooling. Despite Markdown's popularity, finding clear documentation often means jumping between scattered sources with inconsistent examples. MarkdownFormat consolidates everything in one place.

The site covers CommonMark, GitHub Flavored Markdown, and extended syntax variants. Each element gets clear explanation with live examples showing input and rendered output side by side. No ambiguity, no guessing — just answers.

Following the same approach as FountainFormat and CaveFormat, MarkdownFormat serves both as a learning resource for newcomers and a quick reference for experienced writers who need to look up edge cases.

Features

• Complete Markdown syntax reference from basics to advanced
• Coverage of CommonMark, GFM, and popular extensions
• Side-by-side input and output examples
• Curated list of Markdown editors, converters, and tools
• Cheat sheets for quick syntax lookup
• Mobile-friendly for reference while writing

What's Covered

The guide progresses from fundamentals through advanced features:

• Text formatting: bold, italic, strikethrough, code
• Structure: headings, paragraphs, line breaks
• Lists: ordered, unordered, nested, task lists
• Links and images: inline, reference, titles
• Code: inline, fenced blocks, syntax highlighting
• Tables: alignment, formatting, limitations
• Extended syntax: footnotes, definition lists, abbreviations
• Frontmatter: YAML metadata for static site generators

Each section addresses common mistakes and edge cases that trip up even experienced Markdown users.

Tool Directory

Beyond syntax, MarkdownFormat catalogs the Markdown ecosystem: editors for every platform, conversion tools, static site generators, documentation systems, and publishing pipelines. Each tool gets a brief description with links and use cases.

The directory helps writers find the right tool for their workflow rather than settling for the first option they encounter.

The Companion to PenDraft

MarkdownFormat pairs naturally with PenDraft. Writing in the editor and need to check table syntax? MarkdownFormat has the answer. Browsing the reference and want to try something? PenDraft is one click away.

Together they form a complete Markdown writing environment: the editor for creation, the reference for guidance.