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The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Paragraphs

by TypesettingAugust 20th, 2024
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To create paragraphs in Markdown, separate lines of text with a blank line. Avoid using tabs or spaces before paragraphs to prevent unexpected formatting issues. Keep lines left-aligned for consistent rendering.
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Paragraphs

To create paragraphs, use a blank line to separate one or more lines of text.


Markdown

HTML

Rendered Output

I really like using Markdown.

I think I'll use it to format all of my documents from now on.

<p>I really like using Markdown.</p>

<p>I think I'll use it to format all of my documents from now on.</p>

I really like using Markdown.I think I'll use it to format all of my documents from now on.

Paragraph Best Practices

Note: If you need to indent paragraphs in the output, see the section on how to indent (tab).


✅  Do this

❌  Don't do this

Don't put tabs or spaces in front of your paragraphs.

Keep lines left-aligned like this.

    This can result in unexpected formatting problems.

  Don't add tabs or spaces in front of paragraphs.


This guide is a Matt Cone project available on Markdown Guide under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.