Markdown for This Blog
Common markdown format for Gitbook, gatsby-starter-bee, and VNote.
1. h2 Heading
markdown
# h1 Heading
## h2 Heading
### h3 Heading
#### h4 Heading
##### h5 Heading
###### h6 Heading
display
h3 Heading
h4 Heading
h5 Heading
h6 Heading
2. Paragraphs
markdown
This is the first paragraph.
This is the second paragraph
display
This is the first paragraph.
This is the second paragraph
3 Line Break
markdown
This is the first line.
And this is the second line.<br>
And finally this is the last line.
display
This is the first line. And this is the second line. And finally this is the last line.
4. Emphasis
markdown
**This is bold text**
__This is bold text__
*This is italic text*
_This is italic text_
This text is ___really important___
display
This is bold text This is bold text This is italic text This is italic text This text is really important
5. Blockquotes
markdown
> This is the first line of paragraph, followed by blank line
>
> Blockquotes can also be nested...
>> ...by using additional greater-than signs right next to each other...
> > > ...or with spaces between arrows.
>
> ### with a heading
>
> - and list
> - list
> - with **bold** and *italic* text
display
This is the first line of paragraph, followed by blank line
Blockquotes can also be nested...
...by using additional greater-than signs right next to each other...
...or with spaces between arrows.
with a heading
and list
list
with bold and italic text
6. Lists
6.1. Unordered
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+ To start a list, there should be an empty line above
+ Create a list by starting a line with `+`, `-`, or `*`
- Changing the sign will add a linespace
+ Add text under an item
This is a text under an item. Notice that there are two spaces at the end above.
- Sub-lists are made by indenting 2 spaces:
* Item 2a
* Item 2b
* Item 3
To end a list, there should be one empty line above.
display
To start a list, there should be an empty line above
Create a list by starting a line with
+
,-
, or*
Changing the sign will add a linespace
Add text under an item This is a text under an item. Notice that there are two spaces at the end above.
Sub-lists are made by indenting 2 spaces:
Item 2a
Item 2b
Item 3
To end a list, there should be one empty line above.
6.2. Ordered
markdown
1. Item 1
1. Item 2
Notice that the sequence number is irrelevant.
Markdown will change the sequence automatically when renderring.
Notice that there are two spaces at the end above to make a new text under item.
3. Sub-lists are made by indenting 4 spaces
1. Item 3a
2. Item 3b
8. Any number for item 4
display
Item 1
Item 2 Notice that the sequence number is irrelevant. Markdown will change the sequence automatically when renderring. Notice that there are two spaces at the end above to make a new text under item.
Sub-lists are made by indenting 4 spaces
Item 3a
Item 3b
Any number for item 4
6.3. Offset in Oredered List
didn't work in Gitbook
markdown
57. will started with offset 57
1. so it will be 58
2. this is 59
display
will started with offset 57
so it will be 58
this is 59
7. Elements in Lists
markdown
* To add another element in a list while preserving the continuity of the list...
* indent the element four spaces
like this
* ...or add blank lines in between
I need to add another paragraph below the second list item.
* the third list item.
> A blockquote would look great below the second list item.
* the fourth list item.
display
To add another element in a list while preserving the continuity of the list...
add blank lines in between
I need to add another paragraph below the second list item.
the third list item.
A blockquote would look great below the second list item.
the fourth list item.
markdown
1. This image is inline .
2. Linux mascot is called Tux.

3. Tux is is really cool.
4. For quote in ordered list, add five spaces.
> A blockquote would look great below the second list item.
5. But, for code blocks in the lists, add eight spaces or two tabs:
<html>
<head>
<title>Test</title>
</head>
6. So okay for now
display
This image is inline
.
Linux mascot is called Tux.
Tux, the Linux mascot Tux is really cool.
For quote in ordered list, add five spaces.
A blockquote would look great below the second list item.
But, for code blocks in the lists, add eight spaces or two tabs:
<html> <head> <title>Test</title> </head>
So okay for now
8. Code
markdown
This is inline `code`.
display
This is inline code
.
markdown
// add four spaces before for code
like this
display
// add four spaces before for code
like this
markdown
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML code with four spaces</title>
</head>
display
<html>
<head>
<title>HTML code with four spaces</title>
</head>
9. Links
markdown
This is [link](https://example.com/)
This is [link with title](https://example.com/ "title text!")
https://example.com/
<https://www.markdownguide.org>
I love supporting the **[EFF](https://eff.org)**.
This is the *[Markdown Guide](https://www.markdownguide.org)*.
See the section on [`code`](#code).
But `https://www.example.com`
but be careful with [%20 link](https://www.example.com/my%20great%20page)
example [without %20](https://www.example.com/my great page)
display
This is link
This is link with title
https://example.com/
https://www.markdownguide.org
I love supporting the EFF.
This is the Markdown Guide.
See the section on code
.
But https://www.example.com
but be careful with %20 link
example [without %20](https://www.example.com/my great page)
9.1. Email Linkify
didn't work in Gatsby and Gitbook
markdown
fake@example.com didn't work in Gatsby and Gitbook
<fake@example.com> is okay
display
fake@example.com didn't work in Gatsby and Gitbook fake@example.com is okay
10. Reference-style Links
markdown
I know [Indonesia][1]
I also know [etymology of Indonesia][2]
I knew [History of Indonesia][3]
It doesn't have [hobbit-hole][hh].
[1]: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia>
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia#Etymology "Etymology of Indonesia"
[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia#History 'History of Indonesia'
[hh]: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle> "Hobbit lifestyles"
display
I know Indonesia I also know etymology of Indonesia I knew History of Indonesia It doesn't have hobbit-hole.
11. Images
markdown

![Wikipedia with Alt Text, reference style][id1]
[id1]: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/Wikipedia_Logo_1.0.png/240px-Wikipedia_Logo_1.0.png "Optional Text"
display
12. Escaping Characters
markdown
\* star
\\ backslash itself
\` backtick
\{ \} curly braces
\! exclamation mark
display
* star \ backslash itself ` backtick { } curly braces ! exclamation mark
13. HTML Code
very restricted in Gitbook
13.1. HTML: Bold, Italic, Strikethrough
markdown
This <em>word</em> is italic.
This <strong>word</strong> is bold.
This <del>word</del> is deleted with strikethorouugh.
display
This word is italic.
This word is bold.
This word is deleted with strikethorouugh.
13.2. Others HTML Code
didn't work in Gitbook
markdown
<font color=red>red color</font>
<mark>highlight</mark>
<ins>underline</ins>
<small>smaller text</small>
H<sub>2</sub>O
x<sup>2</sup>+y<sup>2</sup>=0
Variable of triangle area: 1/2 x <var>b</var> x <var>h</var>, where <var>b</var> is the base, and <var>h</var> is the vertical height.
display
red color highlight underline smaller text H2O x2+y2=0 Variable of triangle area: 1/2 x b x h, where b is the base, and h is the vertical height.
14. Horizontal Rules
didn't work in Gitbook
markdown
___
---
***
but only didn't work for Gitbook
display
15. Heading ID
didn't work for Gatsby
markdown
### My Great Heading {#heading-ids}
Link to [Heading IDs](#heading-ids)
display
My Great Heading
Link to Heading IDs
16. Code Fencing and Highlighting
markdown
```
This is a fenced code block.
```
~~~
No language indicated, so no syntax highlighting.
s = "There is no highlighting for this."
~~~
```python
def function():
#indenting works just fine in the fenced code block
s = "Python syntax highlighting"
print s
```
```javascript
var s = "JavaScript syntax highlighting";
alert(s);
```
```ruby
require 'redcarpet'
markdown = Redcarpet.new("ruby syntax highlighting")
puts markdown.to_html
```
display
This is a fenced code block.
No language indicated, so no syntax highlighting.
s = "There is no highlighting for this."
def function():
#indenting works just fine in the fenced code block
s = "Python syntax highlighting"
print s
var s = "JavaScript syntax highlighting";
alert(s);
require 'redcarpet'
markdown = Redcarpet.new("ruby syntax highlighting")
puts markdown.to_html
17. Tables
markdown
| Syntax | Description | Test Text is long |
| :--- | :----: | ---: |
| [Example](https://www.example.com/) | **Title** | `Here's this is` |
| Paragraph | Text | And more |
display
Paragraph
Text
And more
18. Text Formatting
18.1. Strikethrough
markdown
~~strikethrough~~
display
strikethrough
18.2. Highlighting and Underline
didn't work in Gitbook and Gatsby
==highlight, fail in Gitbook and Gatsby==
_underline, fail in Gitbook and Gatsby_
display
==highlight, fail in Gitbook and Gatsby== underline, fail in Gitbook and Gatsby
19. Task Lists (Checkbox, Tick Mark)
markdown
- [x] Write the press release
- [ ] Update the website
- [ ] Contact the media
display
20. Emojies
20.1. Copy Pasted Emojies
markdown
Gone camping! ⛺ Be back soon.
That is so funny! 😂
display
Gone camping! ⛺ Be back soon. That is so funny! 😂
20.2. Shortcode Emoji
didn't work in Gitbook
in Gatsby and VNote, use Github Emoji Shortcode
markdown
Shortcode emoji examples :grinning: :smiley: :smile: :grin: :laughing: :joy:
display
Shortcode emoji examples 😀 😃 😄 😁 😆 😂
21. Typographic Replacements, Superscript, Subscript
dind't work in Gatsby and Gitbook
markdown
autoreplacement of (c) (C) (r) (R) (tm) (TM) (p) (P) +-
superscript x^2^ and subscript H~2~O
display
autoreplacement of (c) (C) (r) (R) (tm) (TM) (p) (P) +-
superscript x^2^ and subscript H2O
22. HTML Entities and Character Codes
markdown
© & ¨ ™ ¡ £
& < > ¥ € ® ± ¶ § ¦ ¯ « ·
x² y³ ¾ ¼ × ÷ » |
18ºC " '
display
© & ¨ ™ ¡ £ & < > ¥ € ® ± ¶ § ¦ ¯ « · x² y³ ¾ ¼ × ÷ » | 18ºC " '
23. Latex
23.1. Inline Equation
Equation with one dollar sign
$
works inline in VNoteEquation with two dollar signs
$$
works inline in Jekyll and Gitbook, but not in VNote
markdown
Inline equation with one dollar sign: $E=mc^2$ (worked in VNote and Gatsby).
Inline equation with two dollar sign: $$E=mc^2$$ (worked in Gatsby, Jekyll and Gitbook).
display
Inline equation with one dollar sign: $E=mc^2$ (worked in VNote and Gatsby). Inline equation with two dollar sign: (worked in Gatsby, Jekyll and Gitbook).
23.2. Newline Equation
markdown
Newline equation with two dollar signs.
$$\sin(\alpha)^{\theta}=\sum_{i=0}^{n}(x^i + \cos(f))$$
display
Newline equation with two dollar signs.
24. Specific HTML Code
didn't work in Gitbook
24.1. Drop Down List
markdown
<details>
<summary>Click this List ▶</summary>
<p>
<ul>
<li>irosyadi: https://irosyadi.netlify.app</li>
<li>irosyadi: https://irosyadi.gitbook.io</li>
<li>irosyadi: https://irosyadi.github.io</li>
</ul>
</p>
</details>
display
24.2. Summary
markdown
<details>
<summary>Clik this Term ▶</summary>
<p>Term is explanation of something</p>
</details>
display
24.3. Definition
markdown
<dl>
<dt>First Term</dt>
<dd>This is the definition of the first term.</dd>
<dt>Second Term</dt>
<dd>This is one definition of the second term. </dd>
<dd>This is another definition of the second term.</dd>
</dl>
display
First TermThis is the definition of the first term.Second TermThis is one definition of the second term.This is another definition of the second term.
24.4. Abbreviation
markdown
The <abbr title="Hyper Text Markup Language">HTML</abbr> specification is maintained by the <abbr title="World Wide Web Consortium">W3C</abbr>.
display
The HTML specification is maintained by the W3C.
26. Admonition Styles
26.1. Admonition with CSS
CSS delivered from: https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/irosyadi/irosyadi@master/alert.css
didn't work in Gitbook
markdown
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/irosyadi/irosyadi@master/alert.min.css">
<div class="alert alert-success"><strong>🎯 SUCCESS!</strong> <br> Success text. </div>
<div class="alert alert-info"><strong>📌 INFO</strong> <br> Info text. </div>
<div class="alert alert-warning"><strong>⚠️ WARNING!</strong> <br> Warning text. </div>
<div class="alert alert-danger"><strong>⛔ DANGER!</strong> <br> Success text. </div>
display
🎯 SUCCESS! Success text.📌 INFO Info text.⚠️ WARNING! Warning text.⛔ DANGER! Success text.
26.2. Admonition with Quote
worked in everywhere
markdown
> **⚠️ WARNING!**
> > This is a warning for you...
display
⚠️ WARNING!
This is a warning for you...
26.3. Admonition with Table
worked in everywhere
*** markdown***
| **⚠️ WARNING!** |
| :--------------------------- |
| This is a warning for you... |
display
⚠️ WARNING!
This is a warning for you...
27. Footnote
didn't work in Gitbook
markdown
Here's a simple footnote,[^1] and here's a longer one,[^bignote], and [^withcode].
[^1]: This is the first footnote, in Gitbook, there is no new line between.
[^bignote]: Here's another one.
[^withcode]: `code` or code in paragraphs
display
Here's a simple footnote, and here's a longer one,, and . But there is problem with Gitbook for footnote.
Here's another one.
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