Markdown

Write and render structured content using Markdown syntax

The Markdown component renders standard Markdown inside an Elements layout. It is useful for documentation, articles, technical content, and text written outside Elements.

Markdown content inherits a Theme Studio Typography style, keeping headings, paragraphs, lists, links, and code visually consistent.

How to Use Markdown

You’ll find Markdown under Content in the Components list.

1. Drag Markdown onto the page.
2. Right-click the component and choose Edit Markdown.
3. Enter or paste Markdown in the editor.
4. Choose a Typography Style and semantic Tag in the Inspector.
5. Preview links, images, lists, and code on the page.

The content renders live as you type. You can also drag an image from Resources into the Markdown editor to insert its correct path.

Supported Markdown Syntax

Headings

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3

Emphasis

*Italic text*
**Bold text**
***Bold and italic***

Lists

- Unordered item
- Another item

1. First item
2. Second item

Links and images

[Visit Realmac Software](https://realmacsoftware.com)
![Alternative text](https://example.com/photos/image-name.jpg)

Quotes and code

> This is a blockquote.

`inline code`

Paragraphs are separated by a blank line. The component supports standard Markdown syntax.

Component Settings

General

Style chooses a Theme Studio Typography style and defaults to Article. It styles all nested Markdown elements.

Tag sets the semantic wrapper and defaults to Article. Options are Article, Section, Aside, Main Content, Header, Footer, Div, and Span.

The tag changes document meaning rather than visual styling. Use Main Content only once per page.

Notes and Limitations

• Markdown renders as static content.
• Elements components cannot be embedded inside Markdown.
• Visual styling is controlled at block level through Theme Studio.
• Use separate Elements components when you need fine-grained layout or interaction.

Accessibility

Use one clear page heading, keep heading levels in order, describe images with useful alternative text, and write link text that makes sense out of context.

Related Components

• Typography — Styles long-form content as a structured block.
• Text — Gives detailed control over individual headings and short text.
• Image — Provides responsive image, alt text, and lightbox controls.

Common Control	Description
Link	Link to a page, resource, anchor, email address, or website.
Layout	Control positioning, stacking, visibility, overflow, and isolation.
Sizing	Set width, height, and responsive size constraints.
Spacing	Add responsive margin and padding.
Typography & Text Styles	Control fonts, text spacing, decoration, colour, and semantic wrappers.
Backgrounds	Apply colour, image, gradient, SVG, video, and hover backgrounds.
Transitions	Choose what animates and set its timing curve, duration, and delay.
Effects	Apply shadows, opacity, and hover effects.
Filters	Apply blur, brightness, saturation, shadow, and backdrop effects.
Transforms	Scale, rotate, move, and skew components.
Borders	Set border style, colour, opacity, width, radius, and hover states.
Advanced	Add CSS classes and IDs, or change supported HTML tags.