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**Bold text**
*Italic text*
~~Strikethrough~~

- Bullet list
1. Numbered list

[Link text](url)
![Image alt](url)

```javascript
// Code block with syntax
function example() {
  return true;
}
```

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|----------|----------|
| Cell 1   | Cell 2   |

- [ ] Task item
- [x] Completed task

> Blockquote text

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses plain text formatting syntax that converts to HTML. The goal is readability – Markdown documents are readable as plain text, unlike HTML with tags.

What’s the difference between Markdown flavors?

Original Markdown has limited features. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) adds tables, task lists, strikethrough, and auto-linking. CommonMark is a standardized spec. Most modern tools support GFM since it’s the most feature-rich and widely used.

How do I add syntax highlighting to code blocks?

Specify the language after the opening backticks: ```javascript, ```python, ```bash. The renderer will automatically highlight keywords, strings, and syntax based on the language. Supported languages include JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, Go, Rust, and 100+ others.

Can I use HTML in Markdown?

Yes, but sparingly. Markdown allows inline HTML for features it doesn’t support (like custom styling, iframes, or complex layouts). However, mixing too much HTML defeats Markdown’s purpose of simplicity. Use HTML only when Markdown can’t achieve what you need.

How do I create links that open in new tabs?

Standard Markdown doesn’t support target attributes. You need to use HTML: <a href="url" target="_blank">Link text</a>. Some Markdown processors have extensions for this, but HTML is the most compatible solution.