Markdown
What is Markdown?
A way of formatting text using ordinary characters instead of a toolbar — wrap a word in **asterisks** for bold, start a line with # for a heading, and so on. The file underneath stays plain text.
Why it matters
Because it's plain text, a markdown note opens in any editor on any computer, forever — no app can hold it hostage, knowdust included. It also keeps your hands on the keyboard instead of hunting through menus.
How it works
You type a small set of symbols — #, **, *, -, >, backticks, [text](link) — and the editor's Preview (or Split) mode renders them as formatted text. In knowdust, Write mode shows the raw markdown as you type it.
Examples
- `# Heading` becomes a heading.
- `**bold**` becomes bold.
- `- item` becomes a list item.
FAQ
Do I need to learn markdown to use knowdust?
No — plain paragraphs and headings, typed as ordinary text, already work. Markdown syntax is there for when you want more structure.
Is markdown the same in every app?
The core (headings, bold, lists, links) is universal. knowdust supports GitHub Flavored Markdown, which adds tables and task lists on top.