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Markdown Heading Syntax

To create a heading, add number signs (#) in front of a word or phrase. The number of number signs you use should correspond to the heading level. For example, to create a heading level three (<h3>), use three number signs (e.g., ### My Header).

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# Heading level 1
<h1>Heading level 1</h1>

Heading level 1

## Heading level 2
<h2>Heading level 2</h2>

Heading level 2

### Heading level 3
<h3>Heading level 3</h3>

Heading level 3

#### Heading level 4
<h4>Heading level 4</h4>

Heading level 4

##### Heading level 5
<h5>Heading level 5</h5>
Heading level 5
###### Heading level 6
<h6>Heading level 6</h6>
Heading level 6

Best Practices

  • Always put a space between the number signs and the heading name.
  • Put blank lines before and after a heading for compatibility.
  • Don't skip heading levels (e.g., from an <h1> to an <h3>).

Next, let's learn about Markdown Paragraph Syntax.