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# Markdown toolbar options and syntax

# Markdown toolbar options and syntax {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
The Markdown field type supports standard Markdown syntax and toolbar options for formatting content.

## Default toolbar options {#markdown-toolbar-options-reference__default-toolbar-options}

The following options are available by default on the Markdown toolbar.
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| Toolbar option | Markdown syntax | Description |
|-|-|-|
| Heading | `# H1`, `## H2`, `### H3`, `#### H4`, `##### H5`, `###### H6` | Organize content into section titles (sizes H1-H6) |
| Bold | `**bold text**` | Emphasize important text |
| Italic | `*italicized text*` | Italicize text |
| Strikethrough | `~~Strikethrough text~~` | Strikethrough text |
| Code | ```code``` | Format inline technical terms or commands |
| Highlight | `==Highlighted words==` | Draw attention to key information |
| Subscript | `H~2~O` | Position text below the line |
| Superscript | `X^2^` | Position text above the line |
| Bullet List | `- First item` | Unordered list for non-sequential items |
| Numbered List | `1. First item` | Ordered list for sequential or priority items |
| Task List | `- [ ] point 1` | Checklist for tracking action items |
| Link | `[title](https://www.example.com)` | Create clickable references to URLs or resources |
| Table | `| Header | Header |` | Display structured data in rows and columns |
| Code Block | ```````code``````` | Format multi-line code or technical content |
| Quote | `> quote` | Highlight important statements or references |
| Horizontal Rule | `---` | Insert visual divider between sections |
| Download | N/A | Save the current Markdown as a .md file |
| Full Screen | N/A | Change the editor into full screen mode |
[Table 1. Default Markdown toolbar options]

{#markdown-toolbar-options-reference__table_default_toolbar}

## Additional supported Markdown syntax {#markdown-toolbar-options-reference__additional-markdown-syntax}

The following Markdown elements are supported in addition to the toolbar options.
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| Markdown element | Markdown syntax | Description |
|-|-|-|
| Image | `![Image](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/url)` | Embed images |
| Fenced code block | ```````json```` | Display formatted code snippets with syntax preservation |
| Footnote | `[^1]: This is the footnote.` | Add reference notes at the bottom of the page |
| Heading ID | `### My Great Heading {#custom-id}` | Create custom anchor links for direct navigation within documents |
| Definition List | `term : definition` | Present terms with their corresponding definitions |
| Emojis | `:joy:` | Insert emoji characters |
[Table 2. Additional supported Markdown elements]

{#markdown-toolbar-options-reference__table_additional_syntax}