[Markdown](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markdown) is simple syntax language for indicating how text should be formatted. For example, to create an `H1` page title using Markdown, you'd add a `#` before the title like so: `# How to use Markdown` A Markdown file `.md` or text file `.txt` with the Markdown syntax applied to text can then be converted to other, more complex file formats like `HTML` or Rich Text, using a formatting converter like [Panda doc](https://www.pandoc.org/) or a Markdown-enabled text editors like [iA Writer](https://ia.net/writer). Writing in Markdown has many benefits: - Wide adoption across text editors and planforms. - Ability to archive your writing in non-proprietary file formats like `.txt`. Saving your writing in MS Word could mean compatibility issues down the line. - Allows for continuous, distraction-free writing without having to fiddle with formatting menus. ## Resources [Markdown Guide](https://www.markdownguide.org/)