Mastering Markdown in Trello for Enhanced Project Management

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Welcome to the Atlassian Community! Today, we're diving into the world of Trello and exploring how Markdown can revolutionize the way you manage your projects. Whether you're a seasoned Trello user or just starting, understanding Markdown can make your boards more efficient, organized, and visually appealing.

*This article was brought to you by the Planyway team.

What is Markdown? Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to add formatting elements to plain text. It's widely used in software development and content creation for its simplicity and readability. In Trello, Markdown enables you to format card descriptions and comments, making information easier to digest and more engaging.

Getting Started with Markdown in Trello:

1. Basic Formatting:

   • Bold Text: To make text bold, wrap it in double asterisks or underscores. For example, **bold** or __bold__.
   • Italic Text: Use single asterisks or underscores, like *italic* or _italic_.
   • Strikethrough: Enclose text with double tildes, ~~strikethrough~~.

2. Lists and Bullet Points:

   • Create bullet lists by starting a line with a dash (-) or an asterisk (*), followed by a space.
   • Numbered lists are as simple as starting a line with a number, e.g., 1. First Item.

3. Headers:

   • Use hashtags (#) for headers. The number of hashtags indicates the level of the header. For example, # Header 1, ## Header 2.

4. Links and Images:

   • Hyperlink text by enclosing it in square brackets followed by the URL in parentheses: [Link Text](URL).
   • Add images using a similar syntax: ![Alt Text](Image URL).

5. Blockquotes:

   • Use the greater than symbol (>) followed by a space for blockquotes.

6. Code Blocks:

   • Inline code can be added with backticks, like `code`.
   • For larger code blocks, wrap your text in three backticks ``` or indent every line with four spaces.

Tips for Using Markdown in Trello:

• Enhance Readability: Use headers and bullet points to organize card descriptions.
• Highlight Important Information: Bold or italicize key points.
• Link to Resources: Easily add links to documents, websites, or other Trello cards.
• Visual Cues: Use images or blockquotes to break text and add visual interest.
• Technical Documentation: Format code snippets or commands accurately within cards.

Remember, the Atlassian Community is here to help. If you have any questions or want to share your Markdown tips and tricks, feel free to engage in the comments below. Happy Trello-ing!

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[Dreamsuite Mike]

Great article @Mary from Planyway 

[Myron]

Now if we could get the same for card Titles and not just the description section, that would be great!

[Summer Hogan]

Thank you for this valuable information @Mary from Planyway!

[Mary from Planyway]

@Summer Hogan Thanks!

[David Bakkers]

And if you'd like to embed an external video with a link to open it, you can declare it with markdown as a smart embed, like this:

[URL](URL "smartCard-embed")

For example:

Embedded YouTube video [https://youtu.be/fnj-FSBAyu4](https://youtu.be/fnj-FSBAyu4 "smartCard-embed")

If you type this markdown directly via the editor in the GUI, you'll have to select the link and manually change it from a Card type to an Embed type, but if you're using a call via the REST API or an automation rule, the markdown is correctly parsed and the Embed type will be displayed.