Adding Markdown Text to an Article

Write article text using the Markdown language. Add the Markdown block, then double-click it to begin writing using Markdown syntax. When you click outside of the Markdown block, you can view the formatted text in the block. Publish to display the formatted text on your live article. 
Tip:
Learn more about the Markdown language at www.markdownguide.org.

To add Markdown:

  1. Hover over the left side of a content block and click the Add a block icon .
  1. Click MORE and select Markdown.
  1. Enter text using Markdown syntax. 
  1. Click outside of the Markdown block to preview the formatting you've written. 
Note:
To edit your Markdown text, double-click the Markdown block.

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