Markdown: the language of AI
Simple text with formatting symbols. Readable for humans and machines.
What is Markdown?
Markdown is a simple formatting language that converts plain text into structured documents. It uses simple symbols for formatting:
#
Headings
**
Bold
-
Lists
Markdown is the standard for AI communication. All major language models (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) understand and produce Markdown.
Basic syntax
| What you type | What you get |
|---|---|
| # Heading 1 | Heading 1 |
| ## Heading 2 | Heading 2 |
| ### Heading 3 | Heading 3 |
| **bold** | bold |
| *italic* | italic |
| - item - item |
|
| 1. first 2. second |
|
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Why Markdown for AI?
Structure without noise
No hidden formatting, no corrupt XML. Pure text that AI understands directly.
Consistent interpretation
Every AI reads Markdown the same way. No surprises.
Portable between tools
From Copilot to ChatGPT to a document: no formatting lost.
Tools by operating system
Windows Notepad Windows: built-in, simple and fast
View Mark Text Windows & Mac: free, with live preview
Download Google Docs Online: Tools → Preferences → Enable Markdown
Instructions
Save files with the
.md extension so editors automatically recognize Markdown.
Quick reference
# Heading level 1 ## Heading level 2 ### Heading level 3 **This is bold** *This is italic* - Bullet point 1 - Bullet point 2 1. Numbered point 1 2. Numbered point 2 | Column 1 | Column 2 | |----------|----------| | Data 1 | Data 2 |