How do I add a Markdown block?

Modified on Fri, 10 Jul at 5:40 PM

The Markdown block lets you write and display text with simple formatting—like making words bold, creating lists, or adding headings—without needing to know how to code. Think of it like a lightweight version of a word processor, where special symbols (like ** for bold or # for a heading) automatically turn into clean, styled text.

It's especially useful for anyone who wants to combine plain descriptions with formatted content in one place, such as a computer science teacher explaining a concept alongside an example, or a writer mixing notes with structured outlines.

Navigate to the page and select Edit this Page. Find the position you want to add a block and select the plus (+) icon.
From the dropdown, select Add Block.
In the Add Block modal, either:
- Use the Search field to find a block by keyword
- Select a block from your custom list of Favorites
- Scroll through the list of All Blocks to select one
- Use the various Categories to filter by block type
- Select a star icon to add or remove blocks in your Favorites list
Select the Markdown block. The Add Markdown form will open.
Add the Markdown and then select the Add Block+ button to save the block to the page.
The new block will appear on the page in Edit Mode with a red, dotted outline indicating it's editable.
Select the Publish My Edits button to save the block to the course page and see the content as it will appear to learners.