Joplin Markdown: Complete Guide
Joplin is a free, open-source note-taking app with full markdown support. It stores notes as plain markdown and syncs across devices using services like Dropbox, OneDrive, or Nextcloud. Joplin supports GFM, math notation, and extensible plugins.
Markdown support:Full
Markdown Support in Joplin
| Format | Syntax | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | **text** | Yes |
| Italic | *text* | Yes |
| Strikethrough | ~~text~~ | Yes |
| Headings | # H1 ... ###### H6 | Yes |
| Links | [text](url) | Yes |
| Images |  | Yes |
| Blockquotes | > quote | Yes |
| Ordered Lists | 1. item | Yes |
| Unordered Lists | - item | Yes |
| Code (inline) | `code` | Yes |
| Code Blocks | ```lang\ncode\n``` | Yes |
| Tables | | col | col | | Yes |
| Task Lists | - [ ] task | Yes |
| Footnotes | [^1] | Yes Supported via markdown-it plugin |
| Horizontal Rule | --- | Yes |
Things to know
- Uses markdown-it as the rendering engine, which supports many CommonMark extensions.
- Supports KaTeX math expressions with $inline$ and $$block$$ syntax.
- Plugins can add custom markdown syntax like charts and diagrams.
- The mobile editor has a simplified toolbar compared to the desktop version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Joplin support markdown?
Yes. Joplin fully supports markdown as its native format. It uses the markdown-it parser and supports CommonMark, GFM tables, task lists, footnotes, and math expressions.
How do you bold text in Joplin?
Wrap the text with double asterisks: **bold text**. Joplin also provides a formatting toolbar with a bold button for convenience.
Can Joplin sync markdown notes?
Yes. Joplin can sync notes using Dropbox, OneDrive, Nextcloud, WebDAV, or Joplin Cloud. Notes stay in markdown format regardless of the sync method.
Does Joplin support plugins?
Yes. Joplin has a plugin system that lets you extend its markdown capabilities with custom renderers, editors, and integrations.