Here is a sample of some basic Markdown syntax that can be used when writing Markdown content in Astro.

Headings

The following HTML <h1>—<h6> elements represent six levels of section headings. <h1> is the highest section level while <h6> is the lowest.

H1

H2

H3

H4

H5

H6

Paragraph

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Images

Syntax

![blog placeholder](/images/blog/01.webp)

Output

Blockquotes

The blockquote element represents content that is quoted from another source, optionally with a citation which must be within a footer or cite element, and optionally with in-line changes such as annotations and abbreviations.

Blockquote without attribution

Syntax

> Tiam, ad mint andaepu dandae nostion secatur sequo quae.  
> **Note** that you can use _Markdown syntax_ within a blockquote.

Output

Tiam, ad mint andaepu dandae nostion secatur sequo quae.
Note that you can use Markdown syntax within a blockquote.

Blockquote with attribution

Syntax

> Don't communicate by sharing memory, share memory by communicating.<br>
> — <cite>Rob Pike</cite>

Output

Don’t communicate by sharing memory, share memory by communicating.
— Rob Pike

Tables

Syntax

| Italics   | Bold     | Code   |
| --------- | -------- | ------ |
| _italics_ | **bold** | `code` |

Output

Italics	Bold	Code
italics	bold	code

Code Blocks

Syntax

we can use 3 backticks ``` in new line and write snippet and close with 3 backticks on new line and to highlight language specific syntax, write one word of language name after first 3 backticks, for eg. html, javascript, css, markdown, typescript, txt, bash

```html
<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
  <head>
    <meta charset="utf-8" />
    <title>Example HTML5 Document</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <p>Test</p>
  </body>
</html>
```

Output

<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
  <head>
    <meta charset="utf-8" />
    <title>Example HTML5 Document</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <p>Test</p>
  </body>
</html>

List Types

Ordered List

Syntax

1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item

Output

1. First item
2. Second item
3. Third item

Unordered List

Syntax

- List item
- Another item
- And another item

Output

• List item
• Another item
• And another item

Nested list

Syntax

- Fruit
  - Apple
  - Orange
  - Banana
- Dairy
  - Milk
  - Cheese

Output

• Fruit
  • Apple
  • Orange
  • Banana
• Dairy
  • Milk
  • Cheese

Other Elements

Syntax

<abbr title="Graphics Interchange Format">GIF</abbr> is a bitmap image format.

H<sub>2</sub>O

X<sup>n</sup> + Y<sup>n</sup> = Z<sup>n</sup>

Press <kbd>CTRL</kbd> + <kbd>ALT</kbd> + <kbd>Delete</kbd> to end the session.

Most <mark>salamanders</mark> are nocturnal, and hunt for insects, worms, and other small creatures.

Output

GIF is a bitmap image format.

H₂O

Xⁿ + Yⁿ = Zⁿ

Press CTRL + ALT + Delete to end the session.

Most salamanders are nocturnal, and hunt for insects, worms, and other small creatures.

YouTube Embed

Embed any YouTube video by passing its id. The player is responsive and maintains a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Syntax

<YouTube id="PAAkCSZUG1c" title="Go Concurrency Patterns — Rob Pike" />

Output

Vimeo Embed

Works the same way as YouTube — pass the numeric Vimeo video id.

Syntax

<Vimeo id="76979871" title="The Mountain — Terje Sørgjerd" />

Output

Callout Boxes

Callouts draw attention to important information. Four types: info, warning, danger, and success.

Syntax

<Callout type="info">This is an informational callout.</Callout>
<Callout type="warning">Watch out — this behaviour changes in v4.0.</Callout>
<Callout type="danger">Permanently deletes all data. Back up first.</Callout>
<Callout type="success">
  Migration complete. All 2,048 records transferred.
</Callout>

Output

Horizontal Rule

Syntax

---

Output

---

Strikethrough

Syntax

~~Strikethrough text~~ looks like this.

Output

Strikethrough text looks like this.

Task Lists

Syntax

- [x] Write the blog post
- [x] Add code examples
- [ ] Publish to production
- [ ] Share on social media

Output

• Write the blog post
• Add code examples
• Publish to production
• Share on social media