Trello Markdown: Complete Guide
Trello supports a subset of markdown in card descriptions, comments, and checklist items. You can use basic formatting like bold, italic, links, and lists. Trello renders markdown automatically when you save the field.
Markdown support:Partial
Markdown Support in Trello
| Format | Syntax | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | **text** | Yes |
| Italic | *text* | Yes |
| Strikethrough | ~~text~~ | Yes |
| Headings | # H1 ... ###### H6 | Yes |
| Links | [text](url) | Yes |
| Images |  | Yes Rendered as embedded images in descriptions |
| 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 | | No Not supported |
| Task Lists | - [ ] task | No Use Trello's native checklist feature instead |
| Footnotes | [^1] | No Not supported |
| Horizontal Rule | --- | Yes Use --- in descriptions |
Things to know
- Markdown works in card descriptions and comments but not in card titles.
- Tables are not supported. Use Trello's native checklist for task-like items.
- Links are auto-detected and made clickable even without markdown syntax.
- Emoji shortcodes are not supported; use native emoji input instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Trello support markdown?
Yes, partially. Trello supports markdown in card descriptions and comments. You can use bold, italic, strikethrough, links, images, lists, headings, and code blocks. Tables and task lists are not supported.
How do you bold text in Trello?
Wrap the text with double asterisks: **bold text**. The formatting will render when you save the card description or comment.
Does Trello support tables?
No. Trello does not support markdown tables in card descriptions or comments. You can use Trello's native card and list structure for organizing tabular information.
Where does markdown work in Trello?
Markdown rendering works in card descriptions and comments. It does not work in card titles, board names, or checklist items.