Introduction to Markdown

Markdown is a simple way to write text that looks pretty when formatted!
It uses plain language formatting (like bold, italic, lists) instead of complicated code.
We'll learn how to create slides using this easy-to-understand syntax!

Building Slides with Markdown

Creating a Basic Slide Deck

• Slide Structure: Use # symbols for headings, like this.

• Bullet Points: To list things out, use asterisks (*) or hyphens (-).

  • Point 1
  • Point 2

Advanced Markdown Techniques & Resources

Explore More!

Images: Use ![image.jpg](link to image) for your visuals!
Backgrounds: Control slide backgrounds with the bg keyword.
Custom HTML tags: Learn about custom tags for even more interactive slides.

• Task: Write down a list of reasons why Marpit is great.
• Challenge: Why might someone prefer to use Marpit over PowerPoint?