Markdown Styles
A practical look at the typography, callouts, images, code blocks, and small details that turn plain Markdown into part of this journal.
A short reference for the Markdown elements used across this journal. Everything below is also a live preview of how each style looks.
#Headings
Headings divide an article into clear sections.
#Heading three
Use a smaller heading for an idea inside a section.
#Text styles
- Bold for important points.
- Italic for light emphasis.
- Underline for specific terms.
- Highlight for a key detail.
Inline codefor commands or file names.- Links for references and navigation.
Strikethroughfor something no longer relevant.
#Lists
Use bullet points when order does not matter:
- First item
- Second item
- Third item
Use numbers for a sequence:
- Write the article.
- Preview the result.
- Publish it.
#Quote
Good formatting helps the reader find what matters.
#Note
#Warning
#Code
Code blocks keep their line breaks, indentation, language, and optional filename.
const site = { title: 'For Those Who Come After', theme: 'standard'};#Table
Tables work best for short comparisons.
| Element | Best used for |
|---|---|
| Bold | Important text |
| Highlight | Key details |
| Note | Extra context |
| Warning | Important reminders |
#Divider
Use a divider to separate two different parts of an article.
#Image
Images can be placed between paragraphs with an optional caption.



