How is Slack formatting different from Markdown?

Slack uses its own 'mrkdwn' syntax. For example, bold is *text* instead of **text**, and links use instead of [text](url).

Does this work for Discord too?

Yes, the tool outputs formatting compatible with both Slack and Discord.

Markdown to Slack/Discord

Translate standard Markdown into Slack's mrkdwn syntax or Discord's flavor. Handles bold, italic, links, code blocks, and lists with the correct platform syntax.

Target format:SlackDiscord

Markdown Input

Slack mrkdwn Output

Slack formatting guides

Exact answers for the things people get wrong in Slack: mrkdwn syntax, code blocks, why bold isn't working, pasting cleanly, and bullet lists.

Slack Formatting SyntaxSlack uses mrkdwn, not standard Markdown: one asterisk for bold, underscores for italic, and angle-bracket links. Here is the full reference.Markdown to mrkdwnTurn standard Markdown into Slack mrkdwn — bold, italic, strikethrough, links, and headings mapped to Slack's syntax.Code Blocks in SlackUse backticks for inline code and triple backticks for multi-line code blocks in Slack messages, and know what Slack does not support.Bold/Italic Not WorkingIf **bold** or __italic__ shows literal symbols in Slack, you are using Markdown instead of mrkdwn. Here is the fix.Paste Into SlackMove text from Markdown, Google Docs, or Notion into Slack cleanly by converting to mrkdwn or clearing carried-over formatting.Bullets & ListsCreate bullet points and numbered lists in Slack using the composer's list buttons or literal bullet characters for bot messages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Slack formatting different from Markdown?: Slack uses its own 'mrkdwn' syntax. For example, bold is *text* instead of **text**, and links use <url|text> instead of [text](url).
Does this work for Discord too?: Yes, the tool outputs formatting compatible with both Slack and Discord.

Guides for this tool

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About Markdown to Slack/Discord

Convert standard Markdown to Slack mrkdwn or Discord formatting. Free online Markdown to Slack converter. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so your content is not sent to a server. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.