Markdown is written in plain text but generates HTML. Links and formatting can be placed inline, as can code blocks.

Numbered Lists:

1. Numbered item
2. Numbered item

Bulleted Lists:

• Bulleted item
• Bulleted item

Quote blocks:

Quote blocks ignore linebreaks and keep formatting

Code blocks are inline or indented:

Code blocks ignore _formatting_
and keep linebreaks

Separator:

Tables can be done with inline HTML:

Many characters can be escaped for instance `back quotes`, and more: * [] {} ! * - +

Links be be created automatically: http://ethanschoonover.com/solarized

Email links work similarly: [email protected]