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Topics

Introduction to Markdown

What is MarkdownMarkdown vs HTMLMarkdown editors and toolsBasic Markdown syntax

Markdown Text Formatting

Markdown headingsMarkdown paragraphsMarkdown bold and italic textMarkdown strikethroughMarkdown blockquotesMarkdown horizontal rules

Markdown Lists

Markdown unordered listsMarkdown ordered listsMarkdown nested listsMarkdown task lists

Markdown Links and Images

Markdown inline linksMarkdown reference linksMarkdown image syntaxMarkdown linked images

Markdown Code Formatting

Markdown inline codeMarkdown code blocksMarkdown syntax highlighting

Markdown Tables

Markdown basic table syntaxMarkdown table alignmentMarkdown multiline table cells

Advanced Markdown Features

Markdown footnotesMarkdown definition listsMarkdown abbreviationsMarkdown custom containers

Markdown Extensions

GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM)CommonMarkMultiMarkdownMarkdown Extra

Markdown in Practice

Markdown for documentationMarkdown for bloggingMarkdown in version controlMarkdown for note-taking

Markdown Tools and Integrations

Markdown-to-HTML convertersMarkdown in static site generatorsMarkdown in content management systemsMarkdown linters and formatters

Markdown Footnotes

Footnotes in Markdown provide a convenient way to add references or supplementary information to your documents without cluttering the main text. They enhance readability and allow for seamless integration of additional context.

Syntax and Usage

To create a footnote in Markdown, use the following syntax:

Here's a sentence with a footnote.[^1]

[^1]: This is the footnote content.

The footnote reference is placed within square brackets and preceded by a caret (^). The footnote content is defined separately, usually at the end of the document.

Examples

Basic Footnote

Markdown is a lightweight markup language.[^1]

[^1]: Markdown was created by John Gruber in 2004.

Multiple Footnotes

Markdown supports various elements[^1] and is widely used[^2].

[^1]: Such as headings, lists, and code blocks.
[^2]: Platforms like GitHub and Stack Overflow use Markdown.

Best Practices

  • Use footnotes sparingly to avoid overwhelming the reader.
  • Keep footnote content concise and relevant.
  • Number footnotes sequentially for clarity.
  • Place all footnote definitions at the end of the document.

Considerations

While footnotes are supported in many Markdown flavors, they're not part of the core Markdown syntax. Some implementations, like GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM), support footnotes natively. Others may require extensions or plugins.

Related Concepts

To further enhance your Markdown documents, consider exploring these related features:

By mastering footnotes and other Markdown elements, you'll be able to create well-structured, informative documents with ease.