Using Markdowns
Guilded supports a range of standardized markdown formatting options to help you customize your text. You’ll find these tools in the text editing toolbar across docs, announcements, forums, and more. You can also apply markdown formatting manually using the syntax listed below.
Markdown styles
Icon | Style | Syntax | Shortcut |
Underline |
__Underline__ | Command+U (Mac) Ctrl+U (Windows/Linux) |
|
Italics | *Italics* | Command+I (Mac) Ctrl+I (Windows/Linux) |
|
Underline italics | __*Underline italics*__ | ||
Bold | **Bold** | Command+B (Mac) Ctrl+B (Windows/Linux) |
|
Underline bold | __**Underline bold**__ | ||
Underline bold italics | __***Underline bold italics***__ | ||
~~Strikethrough~~ | |||
Spoiler | ||Spoiler|| | ||
Inline code |
`Inline code` | ||
Block code |
```Block code | ||
Quote |
> Quote | ||
Divider | --- | ||
Emoji | :Emoji: |
Additional Formatting Shortcuts
- Bullet list — Start a line with
-
followed by a space. - Nested bullet — Press
Tab
on a bullet line to indent and create a sub-item. - Escape list — Press the
Down Arrow
on a blank bullet to return to normal text. - Numbered list — Begin a line with
1.
or any number followed by a period. - Nested numbered list — Press
Tab
to create sub-items under numbered lines.
💬 FAQs
Q: Can I mix styles together?
A: Yes! You can combine underline, bold, and italic styles using multiple markdown symbols.
Q: Will markdown work in chat?
A: Markdown formatting is supported in most text areas, including docs, announcements, and forums. It is limited in chat messages.