Markdown Guide
OwnSpace uses Markdown as its note format. This guide covers the syntax and special features available in the editor.
Basic Formatting
# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
**bold text**
*italic text*
~~strikethrough~~
- bullet list
- another item
1. numbered list
2. second item
> blockquote
`inline code`
[ [insert link] ]
Links
Wiki Links
OwnSpace supports [ [wiki-links] ] to connect notes:
[ [file-name] ] — link to another note
[ [file-name|display] ] — link with custom display text
Clicking a wiki-link opens the target note. Backlinks are automatically tracked — you can see which notes link to the current one.
External Links
[Google](https://google.com)
<https://example.com>
Code Blocks
Use triple backticks for code blocks:
```javascript
function hello() {
console.log("Hello, world!");
}
```
Tables
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|----------|----------|
| Cell 1 | Cell 2 |
| Cell 3 | Cell 4 |
WYSIWYG Editor
Press Ctrl+E / Cmd+E to switch to the visual editor (TipTap). You can:
- Use slash commands: type
/to see available blocks - Drag blocks using the handle on the left
- Format text with the floating toolbar
The WYSIWYG editor saves as Markdown — you can switch between modes freely.