Markdown Formatting Guide

Markdown is a lightweight text formatting language that lets you add structure and emphasis to your text using simple symbols. Instead of clicking buttons like in a word processor, you type special characters that are converted to formatted text.

Benefits:

• Quick to type - no need to select text and click formatting buttons
• Portable - works the same everywhere
• Readable even without rendering - the raw text is still easy to read
• Perfect for technical notes and documentation

The markdown editor in Logbook has two tabs:

• Edit - Type your markdown text here. You'll see the raw formatting characters.
• Preview - See how your formatted text will look when displayed.

Switch between tabs to check your formatting as you write.

What You Type	What You Get
**bold text**	bold text
*italic text*	italic text
***bold and italic***	bold and italic
~~strikethrough~~	strikethrough

Use hash symbols (#) to create headings. More hashes = smaller heading:

What You Type	Result
# Heading 1	Largest heading
## Heading 2	Second largest
### Heading 3	Third largest
#### Heading 4	Fourth largest

Tip: Always put a space after the # symbols.

Bullet Lists:

Use a dash (-) or asterisk (*) followed by a space:

- First item
- Second item
- Third item

Result:

• First item
• Second item
• Third item

Numbered Lists:

Use numbers followed by a period and space:

1. First step
2. Second step
3. Third step

Result:

1. First step
2. Second step
3. Third step

Nested Lists:

Indent with spaces to create sub-items:

- Main item
  - Sub-item
  - Another sub-item
- Another main item

Create clickable links using brackets and parentheses:

What You Type	What You Get
[FAA Website](https://faa.gov)	FAA Website
[Service Bulletin](https://example.com/sb123)	Service Bulletin

The text in brackets becomes the clickable link text, and the URL in parentheses is where it links to.

Inline Code:

Wrap text in backticks for inline code or part numbers:

What You Type	What You Get
`P/N 12345-678`	P/N 12345-678
`AD 2024-01-15`	AD 2024-01-15

Code Blocks:

Use triple backticks for multi-line code or specifications:

```
Torque Specifications:
- Prop bolts: 85-95 in-lbs
- Spinner: 25-30 in-lbs
- Back plate: 50-55 in-lbs
```

Use the greater-than symbol (>) to create blockquotes:

> Important: Check oil level before each flight.

Result:

Important: Check oil level before each flight.

Great for highlighting important notes, warnings, or quoting manufacturer instructions.

Create a horizontal line to separate sections using three dashes:

Section 1 content here

---

Section 2 content here

This creates a visual break between different parts of your notes.

Aircraft Notes:

# N12345 Notes

## Known Issues
- Minor oil leak at **#3 cylinder** - monitoring
- Autopilot trim needs adjustment

## Recent History
This aircraft was purchased in 2020 and has been
well maintained. See [previous owner records](link).

Maintenance Entry Description:

## Annual Inspection - 2024

### Discrepancies Found
1. Left brake pad worn - **replaced**
2. ELT battery expired - **replaced**
3. Vacuum filter dirty - **cleaned**

### Parts Used
- `P/N 066-01900` - Brake pads (2)
- `P/N 452-0133` - ELT battery

> Aircraft returned to service per 14 CFR 43.11

AD Compliance Notes:

## AD 2024-01-15 Compliance

**Method:** Inspection per paragraph (g)(1)

**Findings:** No cracks found in inspection area.

**Next Due:** 500 hours or 12 months, whichever first

Format	Syntax
Bold	**text**
Italic	*text*
Heading 1	# Heading
Heading 2	## Heading
Heading 3	### Heading
Bullet list	- item
Numbered list	1. item
Link	[text](url)
Inline code	`code`
Quote	> quote
Horizontal line	---