Complete Markdown Guide & Technical Writing Best Practices
Why Use Markdown?
- 📝 Universal documentation format
- 💻 Version control friendly
- 📱 Multi-platform compatibility
Did You Know?
Markdown powers 60% of technical documentation
Advanced Markdown Features
Feature | Syntax | Support |
---|---|---|
Tables | | Syntax | Description | |
GFM |
Math Equations | $$E=mc^2$$ |
TeX |
Mermaid Diagrams | ```mermaid |
Extended |
Technical Writing Standards
📚 Documentation
- Use H1 for titles
- Limit line length to 80 chars
💻 Code Samples
- Specify language
- Include comments
🔗 Linking
- Use descriptive text
- Reference anchors
Markdown Linting Rules
Pro Tip: Use markdownlint for consistent formatting!
- Headers should increment by one level
- Use proper list indentation
- Avoid trailing spaces
- Limit code block length
- Use semantic line breaks
FAQ: Markdown Usage
GFM adds tables, task lists, and @mentions. Our editor supports 100% of GFM features.