Submissions support markdown, a simple way to add formatting using plain text characters. Formatting renders on the public page, in PDF exports, and in email previews (where it is stripped to plain text).
Supported formatting
| Format | Syntax | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | **bold text** |
bold text |
| Italic | *italic text* |
italic text |
| Heading | ## Heading |
Heading (level 2) |
| Bullet list | - item one |
Unordered list item |
| Block quote | > quoted text |
Indented quote block |
| Link | [link text](https://example.com) |
Clickable hyperlink |
| Inline code | `code` |
monospace text |
| Horizontal rule | --- |
A full-width dividing line |
Where formatting is supported
- Web submission form: contributors can type markdown directly into the text area. A formatting hint is shown beneath the input.
- Messaging channels (SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, email): markdown typed in a message is preserved and rendered when the submission is displayed.
- Welcome messages (book branding page): book owners get a rich toolbar editor (EasyMDE) for formatting welcome messages with a live preview.
Where formatting renders
- Public book page: markdown is rendered as HTML.
- PDF exports: markdown is rendered in the exported PDF.
- Email previews and digests: markdown is stripped to plain text for compatibility with email clients.
Tips
- You do not need to use markdown; plain text works perfectly.
- To add a line break, press Enter twice to start a new paragraph.
- Keep headings to level 2 (
##) or level 3 (###) for best results in exports.
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