Markdown Bold Text Guide

Master text formatting in Markdown with bold, italic, and other styling options.

Bold Text

Double Asterisks

**This text is bold**

This text is bold

Double Underscores

__This text is also bold__

This text is also bold

Italic Text

Single Asterisks

*This text is italic*

This text is italic

Single Underscores

_This text is also italic_

This text is also italic

Bold and Italic Combined

***Bold and italic text***
___Bold and italic text___
**_Mixed formatting_**
*__Also mixed formatting__*

Bold and italic text Bold and italic text Mixed formatting Also mixed formatting

Other Text Formatting

Strikethrough

~~Strikethrough text~~

Strikethrough text

Inline Code

`inline code`

inline code

Subscript and Superscript

H~2~O (subscript)
X^2^ (superscript)

Best Practices

1. Be consistent - choose one style and stick to it
2. Don't overuse formatting - use sparingly for emphasis
3. Consider readability - too much formatting can be distracting
4. Use semantic meaning - bold for importance, italic for emphasis

Common Use Cases

Emphasis in Documentation

**Important:** Always backup your data before proceeding.
*Note:* This feature is experimental.

UI Element References

Click the **Save** button to continue.
Navigate to *File > Settings* in the menu.

Technical Terms

The **API endpoint** returns a *JSON response*.
Use the `fetch()` function to make **HTTP requests**.

Combining with Other Elements

Bold in Lists

- **Step 1:** Download the file
- **Step 2:** Extract the archive
- **Step 3:** Run the installer

Bold in Tables

| Feature | Status |
|---------|--------|
| **Authentication** | ✅ Complete |
| **Dashboard** | 🚧 In Progress |

Bold in Headings

## **Important** Configuration Steps