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Markdown blocks

Last updated August 26, 2026 17:10

With Markdown blocks, you can use Markdown language to add lists, links, bolded and italicized text, and block quotes to your site.

Note: Our support team can help with adding Markdown blocks to your site, but we can't help with troubleshooting Markdown language.

Video on adding Markdown blocks

Watch this video to learn how to add a Markdown block and format its text.

To add a Markdown block:

Open the Pages panel.
Click the page where you want to add the block, then click Edit.
Click Add block or + to open the block menu, then click Markdown.
To open the block editor, click the block, then click the pencil icon on the block.
Add text in the text field.
Highlight your text and use the toolbar to bold or italicize text, create links, use headings, add block quotes, or make lists.
Click Save. If your site is on version 7.0, click Apply, then click Save.

You can use our Markdown cheat sheet for syntax tips.

Yes. To change the default blocks that appear in pages and posts to Markdown blocks instead of text blocks:

When you click into the text field of a Markdown block, the cursor doesn’t always align with the text.

To realign the cursor with your text:

No. It's not possible to use MultiMarkdown in Markdown blocks.

No. To add custom HTML, CSS, or JavaScript to your site, use code blocks.

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