Markdown is a simple way to format your text using just a few special characters. Instead of hunting for buttons or menu options, you can make text bold, create headers, or add lists by typing symbols like asterisks (*) or hashtags (#).

This guide will teach you all the formatting tricks with examples that make sense, so you can go from plain text to perfectly formatted in minutes.

💡 Jane tip: You can use markdown in Jane anywhere that you see formatting instructions.

Each separate line of formatting needs its own space! This means you should hit Enter twice between different formatted sections to make sure they display correctly.

Let’s break down the formatting options below ⬇

• Simple Formating
• Creating Headers
• Making Lists
• Adding Links
• Quoting and Highlighting
• Line Breaks, Spacing, and Dividers
• Divider
• Images

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Simple Formatting

Making Text Bold

Want to emphasize something important? Wrap your text with two asterisks on each side.

Type this: **This text will be bold**

You’ll see: This text will be bold

Making Text Italic

For subtle emphasis, use one asterisk on each side.

Type this: *This text will be italic*

You’ll see: This text will be italic

Combining Bold and Italic

You can mix them together using three asterisks.

Type this: ***This text is both bold and italic***

You’ll see: This text is both bold and italic

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Creating Headers

Headers help organize your content and make it easier to scan. Use hashtags (#) at the start of a line.

Different Header Sizes

Type this:

# This is a Large Header

## This is a Medium Header

### This is a Small Header

You’ll see:

This is a Large Header

This is a Medium Header

This is a Small Header

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Making Lists

Bulleted Lists

Use a dash (-) or asterisk (*) followed by a space.

Type this:

You’ll see:

• First item
• Second item
• Third item

Numbered Lists

Use numbers followed by a period and space.

Type this:

You’ll see:

1. First step
2. Second step
3. Third step

Nested Lists

Add four spaces before the dash or number to create sub-items.

Type this:

You’ll see:

• Main item
  • Sub-item
  • Another sub-item
• Another main item

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Adding Links

Simple Links

Put the text you want to appear in square brackets, followed by the web address in parentheses.

Type this: [Visit Jane's website](https://jane.app)

You’ll see: Visit Jane’s website

Email Links

You can also link to email addresses.

Type this: [Email support](mailto:[email protected])

You’ll see: Email support

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Quoting and Highlighting

Block Quotes

Use a greater-than sign (>) at the start of a line to create a quote block.

Type this:

You’ll see:

🚗 Street parking is available directly in front of our clinic. Please note that parking fees apply and can be paid at the nearby meters.

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Line Breaks, Spacing, and Dividers

Creating Line Breaks

To create a new paragraph, hit Enter twice (leave a blank line).

Type this:

You’ll see:

This is paragraph one.

This is paragraph two.

Divider

Create a visual break or a horizontal line in your content with three dashes.

Type this: ---

You’ll see:

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Images


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Remember, the key to good markdown is practice! Start with simple formatting like bold and italic text, then gradually try more complex features like lists and quotes. Most importantly, always give your formatted sections some breathing room with blank lines between them.

If you’re having trouble with any formatting or have additional questions about using markdown in your Jane account, we’re here to help, so don’t hesitate to Contact Us. Happy formatting! 📝