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title: "Markdown Syntax Reference Matrix"
slug: "markdown-syntax-reference-matrix"
updated: 2026-05-07T21:19:22Z
published: 2026-05-07T21:19:22Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.revealdata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Markdown Syntax Reference Matrix

| Format | Text to use |
| --- | --- |
| Italics | *Text* |
| _Text_ |
| Bold | **Text** |
| __Text__ |
| Bulleted List | * Text * Text * Text |
| - Text - Text - Text |
| Numerical List | 1. Text 2. Text 3. Text |
| 1) Text 2) Text 3) Text |
| Horizontal rule | *** |
| --- |
| Blockquote | > Text |
| Inline code (using backticks) | `Text` |
| Code block (using backticks) | ``` Text ``` |
| Heading lvl 1 | # Text |
| Text ========= |
| Heading lvl 2 | ## Text |
| Text --------- |
| Heading lvl 3 | ### Text |
| Heading lvl 4 | #### Text |
| Heading lvl 5 | ##### Text |
| Heading lvl 6 | ###### Text |