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Markdown Formatting Guide
This post demonstrates various Markdown formatting options available in Hugo.
Text Formatting
You can make text bold, italic, or both. You can also use strikethrough.
Headings
H1 Heading
H2 Heading
H3 Heading
H4 Heading
Lists
Unordered Lists
- Item one
- Item two
- Nested item
- Another nested item
- Item three
Ordered Lists
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
Links and Images
For images, place them in /static/images/:

Blockquotes
This is a blockquote. It can span multiple lines.
Code
Inline code looks like this.
Code blocks with syntax highlighting:
def hello_world():
print("Hello, World!")
return True
func main() {
fmt.Println("Hello, World!")
}
Tables
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| Markdown | ✅ |
| Syntax Highlighting | ✅ |
| Tables | ✅ |
Horizontal Rules
Task Lists
- Write the post
- Add examples
- Publish
How do you use Markdown in your workflow?