Blog - #symbols
Markdown guides, tutorials, and tips for developers, writers, and students.
Markdown Arrows: How to Type Arrow Symbols (2026)
Type a markdown arrow three ways: Unicode, HTML entities like →, and numeric codes, with a 20-arrow table and Mac and Windows shortcuts. Try our editor.
September 11, 2026·9 min read
Markdown Icons and Emoji: How to Add Them (2026)
Add markdown icons four ways: emoji shortcodes, Unicode, HTML entities, and inline images, with a support table for GitHub and Slack. Try our free editor.
September 11, 2026·10 min read
Markdown Symbols: How to Escape Characters Literally
Every markdown symbol you can escape with a backslash, when to use backticks or entities instead, and how to show a dollar sign on GitHub. Try our free editor.
September 11, 2026·9 min read