Markdown Slide Guide

Everything you need to know to create great presentations with Markdown.

Slide Separation

Separate slides using three dashes on their own line: ``` # Slide 1 Content here --- # Slide 2 More content ```

Headings

Use `#` for titles, `##` for subtitles, `###` for section headers: ``` # Main Title ## Subtitle ### Section Header ```

Text Formatting

- **Bold**: `**bold text**` - *Italic*: `*italic text*` - `Code`: `\`inline code\`` - [Links]: `[text](url)`

Lists

Unordered: ``` - Item one - Item two - Item three ``` Ordered: ``` 1. First 2. Second 3. Third ```

Code Blocks

Use triple backticks with an optional language: ``` \`\`\`javascript const x = 42; console.log(x); \`\`\` ```

Blockquotes

Use `>` for quotes: ``` > "The best way to predict the future > is to create it." ```

Tips for Great Slides

1. **One idea per slide** — don't overcrowd 2. **Use headings** — they scale well in presentations 3. **Keep lists short** — 3-5 items max per slide 4. **Code blocks** — great for tech talks, keep them under 10 lines 5. **Choose the right theme** — match your audience and topic

Keyboard Shortcuts (HTML Export)

When viewing an exported HTML presentation: - **→** or **Space**: Next slide - **←**: Previous slide - The slide counter shows your position