---
title: "How do I use markdown markup?"
url: "https://ploi.io/documentation/support/how-do-i-use-markdown-markup"
published: "2024-09-11"
last_updated: "2026-06-15"
---

# How do I use markdown markup?

Markdown is a simple way to format text that looks great on any device. Here's how to use it in Ploi's support platform:

Basic formatting
----------------

- **Bold**: use `**double asterisks**` around text.
- *Italic*: use `*single asterisks*` around text.
- Strikethrough: use `~~double tildes~~` around text.

Headers
-------

Create headers by using `#` symbols:

```
# Main header (H1)
## Sub-header (H2)
### Smaller header (H3)
```

Lists
-----

Unordered list:

- Use a dash `-` or asterisk `*`
- For each list item

Ordered list:

1. Use numbers
2. For each item

Links
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Create a link like this: `[Ploi](https://ploi.io)`

Code
----

For inline code, use single backticks: ``code here``

For code blocks, use triple backticks:

```
function example() {
    return "Hello, Ploi!";
}
```

Quotes
------

Use a `>` symbol for quotes.

Horizontal rule
---------------

Use three dashes `---` for a horizontal line.

Remember, Markdown is designed to be easy to write and read.