Markdown Guide

Challenge Accepted supports a safe, minimal Markdown subset designed for quick typing and reliable rendering.

Where Markdown Works

  • Todo titles & subtasks: Inline formatting only (links, bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, line breaks).
  • Notes: Block formatting supported (headings, lists, blockquotes, code blocks, paragraphs), plus inline features.

Inline Syntax

  • Links: [label](https://example.com)and bare https:// URLs auto‑link. External links open in a new tab and are sanitized. Internal paths starting with / link to pages inside the app.
  • Bold: **bold** or__bold__.
  • Italic: *italic* or_italic_.
  • Strikethrough: ~~strike~~.
  • Inline code: `code`.
  • Line breaks: Newlines are preserved in titles, subtasks, and notes.

Notes: Block Syntax

  • Headings: # Heading renders as a bold paragraph.
  • Unordered lists: - item,* item, or+ item.
  • Ordered lists: 1. item,2. item, …
  • Blockquotes: > quote.
  • Fenced code blocks: ``` on their own lines.
  • Paragraphs: Separate blocks with a blank line.
Example
# Sprint Notes

- Review [PR 123](https://example.com/pr/123) with Alex
- Update docs for auth flow

> Reminder: deploy by Friday

```
const x = 1;
```

Next steps:
1. Draft proposal
2. Share with Sam

Examples

  • Todo title: Review PR [#123](https://example.com/pr/123) with Alex
  • Subtask: Follow up with Sam
  • Notes (with list):
    # Meeting
    - Link: https://example.com/design
    1. Decide layout
    2. Assign owners
    

Not Supported

  • Raw HTML, images, tables.
  • Deeply nested lists; lists are parsed as flat items.

Tips

  • Keep titles concise; put longer context in Notes.
  • Use links in Notes for specs, PRs, or docs; titles can hold a single key link.

See the full User Guide for broader app features.