# Basic Syntax

A reference to the Markdown basic syntax elements supported by all Markdown applications.

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Refer to the [Basic Syntax](https://markdownguide.offshoot.io/basic-syntax/) reference guide from The Markdown Guide for more information.
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## Heading

```md
# H1

## H2

### H3
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# H1

## H2

### H3

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## Bold

```md
**bold text**
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**bold text**

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## Italic

```md
_italicized text_
```

_italicized text_

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_italicized text_

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## Blockquote

```md
> blockquote
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> blockquote

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## Ordered List

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

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## Unordered List

```md
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
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- First item
- Second item
- Third item

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## Code

```md
`code`
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`code`

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## Horizontal Rule

```md
---
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---

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## Link

```md
[Markdown Guide](https://www.markdownguide.org)
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[Markdown Guide](https://www.markdownguide.org)

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## Image

```md
![A yellow and black bird sitting on top of a body of water](images/vincent-van-zalinge-e5VzJJDODbQ-unsplash.jpg)
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![A yellow and black bird sitting on top of a body of water](images/vincent-van-zalinge-e5VzJJDODbQ-unsplash.jpg)

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