MarkdownFTW Blog

Guides, tips, and tutorials for working with Markdown.

What is Markdown? A Beginner's Guide

Learn what Markdown is, where it came from, why millions of people use it, and how to get started with basic syntax in minutes.

February 10, 2026·8 min read

Markdown vs Rich Text: When to Use Each

A practical comparison of Markdown and rich text editors. Learn the pros, cons, and ideal use cases for each format.

February 10, 2026·7 min read

How to Convert Markdown to PDF

Step-by-step methods for converting Markdown files to professional PDF documents using free tools, CLI utilities, and online converters.

February 9, 2026·7 min read

Markdown for Discord: Complete Formatting Guide

Master Discord's Markdown formatting — bold, italic, code blocks, spoilers, headers, lists, and hidden tricks for better messages.

February 8, 2026·9 min read

Markdown for Slack: Formatting Messages Like a Pro

Slack's formatting isn't standard Markdown. Learn exactly which syntax works, what's different, and how to format messages like a pro.

February 8, 2026·7 min read

GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM): Everything You Need to Know

A deep dive into GitHub Flavored Markdown — tables, task lists, autolinks, strikethrough, syntax highlighting, and features unique to GitHub.

February 7, 2026·10 min read

10 Markdown Tips and Tricks for Faster Writing

Level up your Markdown skills with these 10 power-user tips covering shortcuts, lesser-known syntax, and workflow hacks.

February 6, 2026·8 min read

How to Write a README.md That Developers Actually Read

A practical guide to writing great README files — structure, badges, examples, and the sections every project needs.

February 5, 2026·9 min read

Markdown Tables: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about creating, formatting, and aligning tables in Markdown — plus tools and workarounds for complex layouts.

February 4, 2026·8 min read

Converting Word Documents to Markdown (and Back)

How to convert between Word (.docx) and Markdown formats while preserving formatting, images, and structure. Tools and workflows compared.

February 3, 2026·7 min read