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Building Lists in Markdown

Mike Robbins has a list and checks it twice:

In Part 1: Getting Started with Markdown for Technical Writers, I introduced the basics of Markdown, including how to format both ordered and unordered lists. This article builds upon that foundation, providing everything you need to know about using lists in Markdown, from basic syntax to advanced formatting techniques.

As a technical writer, understanding how and why to use lists in Markdown isn’t just about syntax. It’s about clarity, structure, accessibility, and intent.

Read on to see how to create ordered and unordered lists, as well as several tips around when to use each and appropriate nesting of lists.

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