What is Markdown

Markdown is a lightweight markup language used to format text in a simple and efficient way. It was created in 2004 by John Gruber and Aaron Swartz, with the goal of making plain text documents visually appealing and easily convertible to structured formats like HTML. Markdown is widely used in documentation, blogging, emails, and code repositories like GitHub.

This markup language has no connection to the game Mordhau, its development, or the creation of mods for it. It is simply a field of knowledge that exists independently and has multiple uses across various domains. We are explaining it here solely because we use it to contribute to the documentation of the game Mordhau, through which you are reading this page.

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Information for those who are unfamiliar with programming or websites:
HTML is also a markup language and is the foundational structure for all websites. On this page, you are not required to learn or understand it if your intention is only to contribute to Mordhau documentation. You simply need to learn Markdown, which ultimately gets converted into HTML code.

We do not aim to explain programming complexities or immerse you in a world full of technical details. Our sole objective is to direct your focus toward contributing to Mordhau documentation only! Whether you are a beginner in programming languages or have no knowledge of them at all, we are striving to simplify things as much as possible to make your path to contribution easier

Where is Markdown Used?

Markdown is used in various contexts due to its simplicity and versatility. Here are some common areas where Markdown is applied:

1. Technical Documentation:
   Markdown is widely used for writing README files in repositories like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
2. Blogging Platforms:
   Many platforms, such as Medium or Jekyll, support Markdown for creating well-formatted posts with ease.
3. Content Management Systems (CMS):
   Markdown is often used in static site generators like Hugo and Gatsby.
4. Email and Messaging:
   Markdown helps in formatting clean and professional emails or chat messages, especially in tools like Slack or Discord.
5. Note-Taking Applications:
   Popular tools like Notion, Obsidian, and Evernote support Markdown for efficient note organization.
6. Educational Platforms:
   Markdown is used in wikis and tutorials to present clean, structured information.

How Does Markdown Work?

Markdown uses plain text syntax with special characters to define formatting. Here are some examples:

1- Headings:

# Heading 1

## Heading 2

### Heading 3