The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Horizontal Rules
by TypesettingAugust 20th, 2024
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Create horizontal rules in Markdown using three or more asterisks (***), dashes (---), or underscores (___). Ensure blank lines are placed before and after the rule for compatibility.
Horizontal Rules
To create a horizontal rule, use three or more asterisks (***), dashes (---), or underscores (___) on a line by themselves.
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_________________
The rendered output of all three looks identical:
Horizontal Rule Best Practices
For compatibility, put blank lines before and after horizontal rules.
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✅ Do this |
❌ Don't do this |
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This guide is a Matt Cone project available on Markdown Guide under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
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