Markdown & GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) Cheat Sheet

The ultimate Markdown cheat sheet for README files, technical blogs, and documentation. Headings, code blocks, tables, task lists, and alerts.

Text Formatting & Headings

Headings level 1 through level 6# H1 to ###### H6

Bold text emphasis**bold** or __bold__

Italic text emphasis*italic* or _italic_

Strikethrough text (GFM)~~strikethrough~~

Inline code snippet or identifier`inline code`

Blockquote callout section> Blockquote

Tables & Code Blocks

Fenced code block with syntax highlighting```lang ... ```

GFM table with pipe delimiters| Col1 | Col2 |\n|---|---|\n| Val1 | Val2 |

Table column alignment (left, center, right)| :--- | :---: | ---: |

Lists, Links & Task Checkboxes

GFM Interactive task checklist item (checked)- [x] Completed item

GFM Interactive task checklist item (unchecked)- [ ] Pending item

Hyperlink to external URL[Link Title](https://example.com)

Embedded image with alternate text![Alt text](/path/to/image.png)

Numbered ordered list1. Ordered item

Horizontal dividing rule---

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)?

GFM is an extension of standard CommonMark created by GitHub, adding support for tables, task checklist items (`[x]`), strikethrough (`~~`), autolinks, and GitHub callout alerts.