Markdown Guide
2026-02-12· 2 min read· 213 words
A comprehensive guide to Markdown formatting in Rhizome.
Markdown Guide
Rhizome supports GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) for rich text formatting.
Text Formatting
Basic inline formatting:
- Bold text using double asterisks
- Italic text using single asterisks
Strikethroughusing double tildesInline codeusing backticks
Headings
Use # symbols for headings. The frontmatter title becomes the page title, so start content with ## for sections.
Lists
Unordered Lists
- First item
- Second item
- Nested item
- Another nested item
- Third item
Ordered Lists
- First step
- Second step
- Third step
Task Lists
- Completed task
- Incomplete task
- Another task
Links and Images
Standard markdown links work alongside wiki-links:
- External link opens in a new tab
- Internal links use the wiki-link syntax: Welcome to Rhizome
Images are placed in content/assets/ and referenced as:

Tables
| Feature | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wiki-links | ✅ | Connect notes by title |
| Backlinks | ✅ | See incoming connections |
| Tags | ✅ | Organize by topic |
| Search | ✅ | Full-text search |
| Graph | ✅ | Visualize connections |
Blockquotes
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
— Alan Kay
Use blockquotes for highlighting quotes or important notes.
Horizontal Rules
Use three dashes to create a section break:
Code Blocks
See Code Blocks for syntax highlighting examples.