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Markdown 101
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How this course works

A 60-second tour of every part of the tool — the path, a lesson, the bonus rounds, quizzes, the exam, and your certificate. No prior experience needed.

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Learn a little

Each lesson explains one idea in plain language, with a tip for the common gotcha.

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Try it yourself

Type real markdown, watch the live preview, then check your answer for XP.

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Unlock the next

Finish a lesson to open the next one. Ten in total, then the final exam.

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Capitalization counts

When a task asks for Snacks, type it with the capital S. The checker treats uppercase and lowercase as differentsnacks and Snacks are not the same. Match the words exactly as written.

The map

Anatomy of a lesson

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// lesson_03
Lists

Begin a line with a dash for a bullet…

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Each bullet needs a dash and a space.
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✎ Your turn
Make a bullet list of three items…
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- Apples
- Pears
preview
  • Apples
  • Pears
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Check it →
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Title & explanation
What you're learning, in plain words.
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The tip
The one mistake beginners make — avoided.
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Your turn
The task. Remember: capitalization counts.
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Editor & preview
Type on the left, see the result on the right — live.
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Check it
Press to grade your answer and earn XP.
Peek at an example
- Milk
- Eggs

Stuck? Take a peek 🔎

Every lesson has a Peek at an example button. It shows the same idea using different words, so you learn the pattern without just copying the answer. Use it as often as you like — no penalty.

After you pass the task

Bonus round & quick check

Bonus round

Totally optional. Want a challenge and extra XP? Open the bonus, solve a slightly trickier version, and claim your reward. Skip it anytime — it never blocks your progress.

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Quick check

A one-question quiz to lock in what you learned. Answer it correctly to finish the lesson, earn a badge, and unlock the next step. Pick the wrong one? Just try again.

Up in the header

Your score, at a glance

7 streak

How many tasks you've nailed in a row. Keep it alive!

320 XP

Points from tasks, bonuses, and quizzes. They only go up.

Lv 4

Every 100 XP bumps your level. The bar shows your way there.

Tip: the 🔊 icon mutes or unmutes the sound effects. Your progress saves automatically.

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The final exam

After all ten lessons, write one short post that uses every trick. A checklist lights up green as you go — turn it all green and graduate (with confetti).

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Your certificate

Pass the exam, add your name, and open a printable certificate. Save it as a PDF to share or print for the fridge.

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