Obsidian uses standard Markdown syntax with some additional features. Here's a comprehensive overview of the formatting options available:[^1_1][^1_2]
## Text Formatting
**Bold**: Wrap text in double asterisks `**bold text**` or double underscores `__bold text__`[^1_3]
**Italic**: Use single asterisks `*italic text*` or single underscores `_italic text_`[^1_3]
**Bold and Italic**: Combine with triple asterisks `***bold and italic***^1_3]
**Highlight**: Surround text with double equals signs `==highlighted text==`[^1_2][^1_3]
**Strikethrough**: Use double tildes `~~strikethrough text~~`[^1_3]
## Headings
Create headings using hash symbols, from `#` (heading 1) through `######` (heading 6). Each additional hash creates a smaller heading level.[^1_1]
## Lists
**Unordered lists**: Start lines with `-`, `*`, or `+` followed by a space[^1_3]
**Ordered lists**: Start lines with numbers followed by a period `1.`[^1_3]
**Task lists**: Start with `- [ ]` for incomplete tasks and `- [x]` for completed tasks. You can use any character inside the brackets to mark completion.[^1_1][^1_3]
**Nested lists**: Press `Tab` to indent or `Shift+Tab` to unindent list items[^1_3]
## Code
**Inline code**: Wrap text in single backticks ```code```[^1_3]
**Code blocks**: Use triple backticks with optional language specification:
````
```python
your code here
```
````
[^1_3]
## Tables
Create tables using vertical bars `|` for columns and hyphens `--` for the header row [^1_4]. Align text using colons: `:--` (left), `:--:` (center), or `--:` (right) [^1_3].
## Other Elements
**Blockquotes**: Start lines with `>`[^1_1]
**Horizontal rule**: Use three or more asterisks `***`, hyphens `---`, or underscores `___`[^1_3]
**Line breaks**: Press `Enter` once for a soft break, or use `<br>` HTML tag for multiple blank lines[^1_1]
**Math expressions**: Inline math with `$expression
and block math with `$expression
[^1_3]
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[^1_1]: https://help.obsidian.md/syntax
[^1_2]: https://www.markdownguide.org/tools/obsidian/
[^1_3]: https://gist.github.com/saharshbhansali/5da604f1731c7d5ea07b2bd91552d48c
[^1_4]: https://help.obsidian.md/advanced-syntax
[^1_5]: https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/comments/1aeipqs/obsidian_markdown/
[^1_6]: https://publish.obsidian.md/hub/04+-+Guides,+Workflows,+\&+Courses/Guides/Markdown+Syntax
[^1_7]: https://www.aidanhelfant.com/the-only-beginner-obsidian-guide-youll-ever-need/
[^1_8]: https://www.markdownguide.org/cheat-sheet/
[^1_9]: https://help.obsidian.md/obsidian-flavored-markdown
[^1_10]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8fXEhWy_rY