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Markdown Code Block Languages: Identifier Cheat Sheet

Markdown code block languages in one table: every identifier and alias that works on GitHub, Discord, Obsidian, and VS Code, with examples. Try our free editor.

September 11, 2026·10 min read

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Markdown Code Block: Inline Code and Fenced Blocks

Add code blocks in markdown using backticks for inline code and triple backticks for fenced blocks. Includes syntax highlighting for 20+ languages.

April 9, 2026·6 min read