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Logseq Markdown: Complete Guide

Logseq is a privacy-first, open-source knowledge base that works on local markdown and Org-mode files. It combines outliner-style editing with full markdown support, block references, and a built-in query system. All data stays on your device.

Markdown support:Full

Markdown Support in Logseq

FormatSyntaxSupport
Bold
**text**
Yes
Italic
*text*
Yes
Strikethrough
~~text~~
Yes
Headings
# H1 ... ###### H6
Yes
Links
[text](url)
Yes
Images
![alt](url)
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 |
Partial

Basic table support; advanced tables via plugins

Task Lists
- [ ] task
Yes
Footnotes
[^1]
No

Not supported natively

Horizontal Rule
---
Yes

Things to know

  • Every line is a block in the outliner, which affects how markdown is stored.
  • Supports ((block-reference)) syntax for linking to specific blocks.
  • Can use both Markdown and Org-mode formats (configured per graph).
  • Advanced queries use Datalog syntax for powerful filtering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Logseq support markdown?

Yes. Logseq supports markdown as one of its two primary formats (the other being Org-mode). It handles headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, task lists, and more.

How do you bold text in Logseq?

Wrap the text with double asterisks: **bold text**. Logseq renders the formatting inline in its outliner view.

What is the difference between Logseq and Obsidian?

Both use local markdown files, but Logseq is an outliner where every line is a block, while Obsidian is a document-based editor. Logseq includes a built-in journal and query system.

Does Logseq support tables?

Logseq has basic markdown table support. For more advanced table features, community plugins are available to extend the functionality.

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