

Type an _ (underline) on each side of text that is to be emphasized. **Italic**: used to show emphasis or distinction. Type two * (asterisk) symbols on each side of the text that is to be bolded. **Double space:** leaving no spaces at the end of the line will double space the next line. Alternatively, pressing the space bar four times will single space the next line.

**Single space**: pressing the tab key at the end of a line will single space the next line. **Indent size**: pressing the tab key will indent 4 spaces. (#markdown-supports-the-following-types-of-formatting) One # renders the largest text size, while six # symbols renders the smallest text size.Typically this is used at the beginning of a paragraph or section in a document, to make the title stand out from the rest of the text. Markdown allows for text to be resized by typing 1-6 # (hash or pound) symbols in front of the text that is to be resized, followed by a space. # Markdown supports the following types of formatting Markdown supports HTML, and HTML syntax can be used in combination with Markdown. Markdown allows the author to keep their hands on the keyboard and focus on writing content. Markdown was designed to be easy to learn as well as be easy to read and write. Markdown is an easy to use markup language to format text, that offers multiple ways to achieve the same result. Description: "This document covers Markdown in detail, including syntax for all supported Markdown."
