OverviewNearly all Markdown applications support the basic syntax outlined in John Gruber's original design document. There are minor variations and discrepancies between Markdown processors — those are noted inline wherever possible.HeadingsTo create a heading, add number signs (#.html) in front of a word or phrase. The number of number signs you use should correspond to the heading level. For example, to create a heading level three ( .html), use three number signs (e.g., ### My Header.html).MarkdownHTMLRendered Output# Heading level 1 Heading level 1 # Heading level 1## Heading level 2 Heading level 2 ## Heading level 2Heading Best PracticesMarkdown applications don't agree on how to handle missing blank lines between a heading and the surrounding paragraphs. For compatibility, separate paragraphs and headings with one or more blank lines.✅ Do thisThis is a paragraph. # Here's the heading And this is another paragraph.❌ Don't do thisThis is a paragraph. # Here's the heading And this is another paragraph.ParagraphsTo create paragraphs, use a blank line to separate one or more lines of text.MarkdownHTMLRendered OutputI really like using Markdown.I think I'll use it to format all of my documents from now on. I really like using Markdown. I think I'll use it to format all of my documents from now on. I really like using Markdown.I think I'll use it to format all of my documents from now on.Paragraph Best PracticesDon't indent paragraphs with spaces or tabs.✅ Do thisDon't put tabs or spaces in front of your paragraphs. Keep lines left-aligned like this.❌ Don't do this This can result in unexpected formatting problems. Don't add tabs or spaces in front of paragraphs.Line BreaksTo create a line break ( .html), end a line with two or more spaces, and then type return.MarkdownHTMLRendered OutputThis is the first line. And this is the second line. This is the first line. And this is the second line. This is the first line.And this is the second line.Line Break Best PracticesYou can use two or more spaces (referred to as "trailing whitespace".html) for line breaks in nearly every Markdown application, but it's controversial. It's hard to see trailing whitespace in an editor, and many people accidentally or intentionally put two spaces after every sentence. For this reason, you may want to use something other than trailing whitespace for line breaks. Fortunately, there is another option supported by nearly every Markdown application: the HTML tag.For compatibility, use trailing whitespace or the HTML tag at the end of the line.There are two other options I don't recommend using. CommonMark and a few other lightweight markup languages let you type a backslash (\.html) at the end of the line, but not all Markdown applications support this, so it isn't a great option from a compatibility perspective. And at least a couple lightweight markup languages don't require anything at the end of the line — just type return and they'll create a line break.✅ Do thisFirst line with two spaces after. And the next line. First line with the HTML tag after. And the next line.❌ Don't do thisFirst line with a backslash after.\ And the next line. First line with nothing after. And the next line.EmphasisYou can add emphasis by making text bold or italic.BoldTo bold text, add two asterisks or underscores before and after a word or phrase. To bold the middle of a word for emphasis, add two asterisks without spaces around the letters.MarkdownHTMLRendered OutputI just love **bold text**.I just love bold text.I just love bold text.I just love __bold text__.I just love bold text.I just love bold text.Love**is**boldLoveisboldLoveisboldBold Best PracticesMarkdown applications don't agree on how to handle underscores in the middle of a word. For compatibility, use asterisks to bold the middle of a word for emphasis.✅ Do thisLove**is**bold❌ Don't do thisLove__is__boldItalicTo italicize text, add one asterisk or underscore before and after a word or phrase. To italicize the middle of a word for emphasis, add one asterisk without spaces around the letters.MarkdownHTMLRendered OutputItalicized text is the *cat's meow*.Italicized text is the cat's meow.Italicized text is the cat's meow.Italicized text is the _cat's meow_.Italicized text is the cat's meow.Italicized text is the cat's meow.A*cat*meowAcatmeowAcatmeowItalic Best PracticesMarkdown applications don't agree on how to handle underscores in the middle of a word. For compatibility, use asterisks to italicize the middle of a word for emphasis.✅ Do thisA*cat*meow❌ Don't do thisA_cat_meowBold and ItalicTo emphasize text with bold and italics at the same time, add three asterisks or underscores before and after a word or phrase. To bold and italicize the middle of a word for emphasis, add three asterisks without spaces around the letters.MarkdownHTMLRendered OutputThis text is ***really important***.This text is really important.This text is really important.This text is ___really important___.This text is really important.This text is really important.This text is __*really important*__.This text is really important.This text is really important.This text is **_really important_**.This text is really important.This text is really important.This is really***very***important text.This is reallyveryimportant text.This is reallyveryimportant text.Bold and Italic Best PracticesMarkdown applications don't agree on how to handle underscores in the middle of a word. For compatibility, use asterisks to bold and italicize the middle of a word for emphasis.✅ Do thisThis is really***very***important text.❌ Don't do thisThis is really___very___important text.BlockquotesTo create a blockquote, add a > in front of a paragraph.> Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle.The rendered output looks like this:Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle.Blockquotes with Multiple ParagraphsBlockquotes can contain multiple paragraphs. Add a > on the blank lines between the paragraphs.> Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle. > > The Witch bade her clean the pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood.The rendered output looks like this:Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle.The Witch bade her clean the pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood.Nested BlockquotesBlockquotes can be nested. Add a >> in front of the paragraph you want to nest.> Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle. > >> The Witch bade her clean the pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood.The rendered output looks like this:Dorothy followed her through many of the beautiful rooms in her castle.The Witch bade her clean the pots and kettles and sweep the floor and keep the fire fed with wood.Blockquotes with Other ElementsBlockquotes can contain other Markdown formatted elements. Not all elements can be used — you'll need to experiment to see which ones work.> #### The quarterly results look great! > > - Revenue was off the chart. > - Profits were higher than ever. > > *Everything* is going according to **plan**.The rendered output looks like this:The quarterly results look great!Revenue was off the chart.Profits were higher than ever.Everything is going according to plan.ListsYou can organize items into ordered and unordered lists.Ordered ListsTo create an ordered list, add line items with numbers followed by periods. The numbers don't have to be in numerical order, but the list should start with the number one.MarkdownHTMLRendered Output1. First item2. Second item3. Third item4. Fourth item First item Second item Third item Fourth item 1. First item2. Second item3. Third item4. Fourth item1. First item1. Second item1. Third item1. Fourth item(Same as above.html)1. First item2. Second item3. Third item4. Fourth item1. First item8. Second item3. Third item5. Fourth item(Same as above.html)1. First item2. Second item3. Third item4. Fourth itemNested Ordered Lists:1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item 1. Indented item 2. Indented item 4. Fourth itemThe rendered output looks like this:First itemSecond itemThird itemIndented itemIndented itemFourth itemUnordered ListsTo create an unordered list, add dashes (-.html), asterisks (*.html), or plus signs (+.html) in front of line items. Indent one or more items to create a nested list.MarkdownHTMLRendered Output- First item- Second item- Third item- Fourth item First item ... - First item- Second item- Third item- Fourth item* First item* Second item* Third item* Fourth item(Same as above.html)- First item- Second item- Third item- Fourth item+ First item* Second item- Third item+ Fourth item(Same as above.html)- First item- Second item- Third item- Fourth itemNested Unordered Lists:- First item - Second item - Third item - Indented item - Indented item - Fourth itemThe rendered output looks like this:First itemSecond itemThird itemIndented itemIndented itemFourth itemAdding Elements in ListsTo add another element in a list while preserving the continuity of the list, indent the element four spaces or one tab, as shown in the following examples.Paragraphs* This is the first list item. * Here's the second list item. I need to add another paragraph below the second list item. * And here's the third list item.The rendered output looks like this:This is the first list item.Here's the second list item.I need to add another paragraph below the second list item.And here's the third list item.Blockquotes* This is the first list item. * Here's the second list item. > A blockquote would look great below the second list item. * And here's the third list item.The rendered output looks like this:This is the first list item.Here's the second list item.A blockquote would look great below the second list item.And here's the third list item.Code BlocksCode blocks are normally indented four spaces or one tab. When they're in a list, indent them eight spaces or two tabs.1. Open the file. 2. Find the following code block on line 21: Test 3. Update the title to match the name of your website.The rendered output looks like this:Open the file.Find the following code block on line 21: Test Update the title to match the name of your website.Images1. Open the file containing the Linux mascot. 2. Marvel at its beauty. ![Tux, the Linux mascot](/assets/images/tux.png) 3. Close the file.The rendered output looks like this:Open the file containing the Linux mascot.Marvel at its beauty.Close the file.CodeTo denote a word or phrase as code, enclose it in backticks ( ` .html).MarkdownHTMLRendered OutputAt the command prompt, type `nano`.At the command prompt, type nano.At the command prompt, type nano.Escaping BackticksIf the word or phrase you want to denote as code includes one or more backticks, you can escape it by enclosing the word or phrase in double backticks ( ` `.html).MarkdownHTMLRendered Output ``Use `code` in your Markdown file.`` Use `code` in your Markdown file.Use `code` in your Markdown file.Code BlocksTo create code blocks, indent every line of the block by at least four spaces or one tab. The rendered output looks like this: Note: To create code blocks without indenting lines, use fenced code blocks.Horizontal RulesTo create a horizontal rule, use three or more asterisks (***.html), dashes (---.html), or underscores (___.html) on a line by themselves.*** --- _________________The rendered output of all three looks identical:Horizontal Rule Best PracticesFor compatibility, put blank lines before and after horizontal rules.✅ Do thisTry to put a blank line before... --- ...and after a horizontal rule.❌ Don't do thisWithout blank lines, this would be a heading. --- Don't do this!LinksTo create a link, enclose the link text in brackets (e.g., [Duck Duck Go].html) and then follow it immediately with the URL in parentheses (e.g., (https://duckduckgo.com)).My favorite search engine is [Duck Duck Go](https://duckduckgo.com).The rendered output looks like this:My favorite search engine is Duck Duck Go.Adding TitlesYou can optionally add a title for a link. This will appear as a tooltip when the user hovers over the link. To add a title, enclose it in parentheses after the URL.My favorite search engine is [Duck Duck Go](https://duckduckgo.com "The best search engine for privacy".html).The rendered output looks like this:My favorite search engine is Duck Duck Go.URLs and Email AddressesTo quickly turn a URL or email address into a link, enclose it in angle brackets.<https://www.markdownguide.org> <fake@example.com>The rendered output looks like this:https://www.markdownguide.orgmailto:fake@example.comFormatting LinksTo emphasize links, add asterisks before and after the brackets and parentheses. To denote links as code, add backticks in the brackets.I love supporting the **[EFF](https://eff.org)**. This is the *[Markdown Guide](https://www.markdownguide.org)*. See the section on [`code`](#code.html).The rendered output looks like this:I love supporting the EFF.This is the Markdown Guide.See the section on code.Reference-style LinksReference-style links are a special kind of link that make URLs easier to display and read in Markdown. Reference-style links are constructed in two parts: the part you keep inline with your text and the part you store somewhere else in the file to keep the text easy to read.Formatting the First Part of the LinkThe first part of a reference-style link is formatted with two sets of brackets. The first set of brackets surrounds the text that should appear linked. The second set of brackets displays a label used to point to the link you're storing elsewhere in your document.Although not required, you can include a space between the first and second set of brackets. The label in the second set of brackets is not case sensitive and can include letters, numbers, spaces, or punctuation.This means the following example formats are roughly equivalent for the first part of the link:[hobbit-hole][1][hobbit-hole] [1]Formatting the Second Part of the LinkThe second part of a reference-style link is formatted with the following attributes:The label, in brackets, followed immediately by a colon and at least one space (e.g., [label]: .html).The URL for the link, which you can optionally enclose in angle brackets.The optional title for the link, which you can enclose in double quotes, single quotes, or parentheses.This means the following example formats are all roughly equivalent for the second part of the link:[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle "Hobbit lifestyles"[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle 'Hobbit lifestyles'[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle (Hobbit lifestyles.html)[1]: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle> "Hobbit lifestyles"[1]: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle> 'Hobbit lifestyles'[1]: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle> (Hobbit lifestyles.html)You can place this second part of the link anywhere in your Markdown document. Some people place them immediately after the paragraph in which they appear while other people place them at the end of the document (like endnotes or footnotes.html).An Example Putting the Parts TogetherSay you add a URL as a standard URL link to a paragraph and it looks like this in Markdown:In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a [hobbit-hole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle "Hobbit lifestyles".html), and that means comfort.Though it may point to interesting additional information, the URL as displayed really doesn't add much to the existing raw text other than making it harder to read. To fix that, you could format the URL like this instead:In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a [hobbit-hole][1], and that means comfort. [1]: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit#Lifestyle> "Hobbit lifestyles"In both instances above, the rendered output would be identical:In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort.and the HTML for the link would be:hobbit-holeLink Best PracticesMarkdown applications don't agree on how to handle spaces in the middle of a URL. For compatibility, try to URL encode any spaces with %20.✅ Do this[link](https://www.example.com/my%20great%20page.html)❌ Don't do this[link](https://www.example.com/my great page.html)ImagesTo add an image, add an exclamation mark (!.html), followed by alt text in brackets, and the path or URL to the image asset in parentheses. You can optionally add a title after the URL in the parentheses.![Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. This place was so cool!](/assets/images/philly-magic-gardens.jpg "Philadelphia's Magic Gardens".html)The rendered output looks like this:Linking ImagesTo add a link to an image, enclose the Markdown for the image in brackets, and then add the link in parentheses.[![An old rock in the desert](/assets/images/shiprock.jpg "Shiprock, New Mexico by Beau Rogers".html)](https://www.flickr.com/photos/beaurogers/31833779864/in/photolist-Qv3rFw-34mt9F-a9Cmfy-5Ha3Zi-9msKdv-o3hgjr-hWpUte-4WMsJ1-KUQ8N-deshUb-vssBD-6CQci6-8AFCiD-zsJWT-nNfsgB-dPDwZJ-bn9JGn-5HtSXY-6CUhAL-a4UTXB-ugPum-KUPSo-fBLNm-6CUmpy-4WMsc9-8a7D3T-83KJev-6CQ2bK-nNusHJ-a78rQH-nw3NvT-7aq2qf-8wwBso-3nNceh-ugSKP-4mh4kh-bbeeqH-a7biME-q3PtTf-brFpgb-cg38zw-bXMZc-nJPELD-f58Lmo-bXMYG-bz8AAi-bxNtNT-bXMYi-bXMY6-bXMYv.html)The rendered output looks like this:Escaping CharactersTo display a literal character that would otherwise be used to format text in a Markdown document, add a backslash (\.html) in front of the character.\* Without the backslash, this would be a bullet in an unordered list.The rendered output looks like this:* Without the backslash, this would be a bullet in an unordered list.Characters You Can EscapeYou can use a backslash to escape the following characters.CharacterName\\backslash \` backtick (see also escaping backticks in code)\*asterisk\_underscore\{ \}curly braces\[ \]brackets\( \.html)parentheses\#pound sign\+plus sign\-minus sign (hyphen.html)\.dot\!exclamation mark`\`pipe (see also escaping pipe in tables)HTMLMany Markdown applications allow you to use HTML tags in Markdown-formatted text. This is helpful if you prefer certain HTML tags to Markdown syntax. For example, some people find it easier to use HTML tags for images. Using HTML is also helpful when you need to change the attributes of an element, like specifying the color of text or changing the width of an image.To use HTML, place the tags in the text of your Markdown-formatted file.This **word** is bold. This word is italic.The rendered output looks like this:This word is bold. This word is italic.HTML Best PracticesFor security reasons, not all Markdown applications support HTML in Markdown documents. When in doubt, check your Markdown application's documentation. Some applications support only a subset of HTML tags.Use blank lines to separate block-level HTML elements like , , , and from the surrounding content. Try not to indent the tags with tabs or spaces — that can interfere with the formatting.You can't use Markdown syntax inside block-level HTML tags. For example, italic and **bold** won't work.
OverviewThe basic syntax outlined in John Gruber's original design document covers many elements needed on a day-to-day basis, but it wasn't enough for some users. That's where extended syntax comes in.Several individuals and organizations have extended the basic syntax by adding elements like tables, code blocks, syntax highlighting, URL auto-linking, and footnotes. These elements can be enabled by using a lightweight markup language that builds upon the basic Markdown syntax, or by adding an extension to a compatible Markdown processor.AvailabilityNot all Markdown applications support extended syntax elements. You'll need to check whether the lightweight markup language your application uses supports the specific extended syntax elements you want to use. If it doesn't, it may still be possible to enable extensions directly in your Markdown processor.Lightweight Markup LanguagesThere are several lightweight markup languages that are supersets of Markdown. They include Gruber's basic syntax and build upon it by adding additional elements like tables, code blocks, syntax highlighting, URL auto-linking, and footnotes. Many of the most popular Markdown applications use one of the following lightweight markup languages:CommonMarkGitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM.html)Markdown ExtraMultiMarkdownR MarkdownMarkdown ProcessorsThere are dozens of Markdown processors available. Many of them allow you to add extensions that enable extended syntax elements. Check your processor's documentation for more information.TablesTo add a table, use three or more hyphens (---.html) to create each column's header, and use pipes (|.html) to separate each column. You can optionally add pipes on either end of the table.| Syntax | Description | | ----------- | ----------- | | Header | Title | | Paragraph | Text |The rendered output looks like this:SyntaxDescriptionHeaderTitleParagraphTextCell widths can vary, as shown below. The rendered output will look the same.| Syntax | Description | | --- | ----------- | | Header | Title | | Paragraph | Text |Tip: Creating tables with hyphens and pipes can be tedious. To speed up the process, try using the Markdown Tables Generator. Build a table using the graphical interface, and then copy the generated Markdown-formatted text into your file.AlignmentYou can align text in the columns to the left, right, or center by adding a colon (:.html) to the left, right, or on both sides of the hyphens within the header row.| Syntax | Description | Test Text | | :--- | :----: | ---: | | Header | Title | Here's this | | Paragraph | Text | And more |The rendered output looks like this:SyntaxDescriptionTest TextHeaderTitleHere's thisParagraphTextAnd moreFormatting Text in TablesYou can format the text within tables. For example, you can add links, code (words or phrases in backticks ( ` .html) only, not code blocks), and emphasis.You can't add headings, blockquotes, lists, horizontal rules, images, or HTML tags.Escaping Pipe Characters in TablesYou can display a pipe (|.html) character in a table by using its HTML character code (|.html).Fenced Code BlocksThe basic Markdown syntax allows you to create code blocks by indenting lines by four spaces or one tab. If you find that inconvenient, try using fenced code blocks. Depending on your Markdown processor or editor, you'll use three backticks ( ``` .html) or three tildes (~~~.html) on the lines before and after the code block. The best part? You don't have to indent any lines!{ "firstName": "John", "lastName": "Smith", "age": 25}The rendered output looks like this:{ "firstName": "John", "lastName": "Smith", "age": 25 }Tip: Need to display backticks inside a code block? See this section to learn how to escape them.Syntax HighlightingMany Markdown processors support syntax highlighting for fenced code blocks. This feature allows you to add color highlighting for whatever language your code was written in. To add syntax highlighting, specify a language next to the backticks before the fenced code block.{ "firstName": "John", "lastName": "Smith", "age": 25}The rendered output looks like this:{ "firstName": "John", "lastName": "Smith", "age": 25 }FootnotesFootnotes allow you to add notes and references without cluttering the body of the document. When you create a footnote, a superscript number with a link appears where you added the footnote reference. Readers can click the link to jump to the content of the footnote at the bottom of the page.To create a footnote reference, add a caret and an identifier inside brackets ([^1].html). Identifiers can be numbers or words, but they can't contain spaces or tabs. Identifiers only correlate the footnote reference with the footnote itself — in the output, footnotes are numbered sequentially.Add the footnote using another caret and number inside brackets with a colon and text ([^1]: My footnote..html). You don't have to put footnotes at the end of the document. You can put them anywhere except inside other elements like lists, blockquotes, and tables.Here's a simple footnote,[^1] and here's a longer one.[^bignote] [^1]: This is the first footnote. [^bignote]: Here's one with multiple paragraphs and code. Indent paragraphs to include them in the footnote. `{ my code }` Add as many paragraphs as you like.The rendered output looks like this:Here's a simple footnote,1 and here's a longer one.2Indent paragraphs to include them in the footnote. `{ my code }` Add as many paragraphs as you like. Heading IDsMany Markdown processors support custom IDs for headings — some Markdown processors automatically add them. Adding custom IDs allows you to link directly to headings and modify them with CSS. To add a custom heading ID, enclose the custom ID in curly braces on the same line as the heading.### My Great Heading {#custom-id}The HTML looks like this: My Great Heading Linking to Heading IDsYou can link to headings with custom IDs in the file by creating a standard link with a number sign (#.html) followed by the custom heading ID.MarkdownHTMLRendered Output[Heading IDs](#heading-ids.html)Heading IDsHeading IDsOther websites can link to the heading by adding the custom heading ID to the full URL of the webpage (e.g., [Heading IDs](https://www.markdownguide.org/extended-syntax#heading-ids.html)).Definition ListsSome Markdown processors allow you to create definition lists of terms and their corresponding definitions. To create a definition list, type the term on the first line. On the next line, type a colon followed by a space and the definition.First Term : This is the definition of the first term. Second Term : This is one definition of the second term. : This is another definition of the second term.The HTML looks like this: First Term This is the definition of the first term. Second Term This is one definition of the second term. This is another definition of the second term. The rendered output looks like this:First Term: This is the definition of the first term.Second Term: This is one definition of the second term.: This is another definition of the second term.StrikethroughYou can strikethrough words by putting a horizontal line through the center of them. The result looks like this. This feature allows you to indicate that certain words are a mistake not meant for inclusion in the document. To strikethrough words, use two tilde symbols (~~.html) before and after the words.~~The world is flat.~~ We now know that the world is round.The rendered output looks like this:The world is flat. We now know that the world is round.Task ListsTask lists allow you to create a list of items with checkboxes. In Markdown applications that support task lists, checkboxes will be displayed next to the content. To create a task list, add dashes (-.html) and brackets with a space ([ ].html) in front of task list items. To select a checkbox, add an x in between the brackets ([x].html).- [x] Write the press release - [ ] Update the website - [ ] Contact the mediaThe rendered output looks like this:EmojiThere are two ways to add emoji to Markdown files: copy and paste the emoji into your Markdown-formatted text, or type emoji shortcodes.Copying and Pasting EmojiIn most cases, you can simply copy an emoji from a source like Emojipedia and paste it into your document. Many Markdown applications will automatically display the emoji in the Markdown-formatted text. The HTML and PDF files you export from your Markdown application should display the emoji.Tip: If you're using a static site generator, make sure you encode HTML pages as UTF-8.Using Emoji ShortcodesSome Markdown applications allow you to insert emoji by typing emoji shortcodes. These begin and end with a colon and include the name of an emoji.Gone camping! :tent: Be back soon. That is so funny! :joy:The rendered output looks like this:Gone camping! ⛺ Be back soon.That is so funny! 😂Note: You can use this list of emoji shortcodes, but keep in mind that emoji shortcodes vary from application to application. Refer to your Markdown application's documentation for more information.Automatic URL LinkingMany Markdown processors automatically turn URLs into links. That means if you type http://www.example.com, your Markdown processor will automatically turn it into a link even though you haven't used brackets.http://www.example.comThe rendered output looks like this:http://www.example.comDisabling Automatic URL LinkingIf you don't want a URL to be automatically linked, you can remove the link by denoting the URL as code with backticks.`http://www.example.com`The rendered output looks like this:http://www.example.com This is the first footnote. ↩ Here's one with multiple paragraphs and code. ↩