Markdown

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that lets you format text using simple syntax. Breveto supports markdown shortcuts, copying, pasting, and exporting as markdown.

Markdown Shortcuts

Format text just by typing these markdown shortcuts:

• Headings: At the beginning of a line, type one to three hashtags then a space. For example, # Heading 1, ## Heading 2, and so on.
• Bold: Use two asterisks or underscores before and after the text to make it bold. For example, **bold** or __bold__.
• Italic: Use one asterisk or underscore before and after the text to make it italic. For example, *italic* or _italic_.
• Strikethrough: Use two tilde symbols before and after the text. For example, ~~strikethrough~~.
• Highlighter: Use two equal signs before and after the text. For example, ==highlighted==
• Block quotes: Type a greater than symbol then a space. For example, > Quote
• Lists: Use either hyphens, plus signs, or asterisks followed by a space to create an unordered list. Use numbers followed by a period and a space to create an ordered list. For example:

  - Unordered list item 1
  - Unordered list item 2
  
  1. Ordered list item 1
  2. Ordered list item 2
  
  - [x] Checked list item
  - [ ] Unchecked list item
  

• Code blocks: Type three back ticks then a space. For example, ``` You can also set the code block language like so: ```javascript
• Inline Code: Use a backtick before and after the text. For example, `inline code`.
• Horizontal Line: Type three dashes in a row. For example, ---.

Undo Markdown Formatting

If you didn't intend to format text with a markdown shortcut, you can undo it by pressing delete immediately after typing the shortcut. For example, if you typed a # a hashtag followed by a space and a heading is created, press delete to remove the heading, and keep the hashtag.

Copy and Paste

When you paste text into Breveto, some basic inline markdown formatting like bold and italic will automatically be parsed and converted to formatted text. If you don't like this behavior, you can paste as plain text under "Edit > Paste as > Plain Text".

You can also copy your entire document as markdown from the share menu, making it easy to export your work or share it with others who use markdown.