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Formatting messages with Markdown

Formatting messages with Markdown

Add emphasis, structure, and personality to your posts anywhere on HiThrive.

Last updated on 15 Apr, 2026

Markdown formatting is optional, but it's a quick way to make your posts more expressive and easier to read. It works the same way everywhere — whether you're posting from Slack, Microsoft Teams, or the HiThrive web app.

Applies to: Celebrations · Nominations · Challenges · Announcements


Formatting reference

Style

Syntax

Preview

Bold

*your text*

your text

Italic

_your text_

your text

Strikethrough

~your text~

your text

Inline code

your text

your text

Blockquote

>your text

> your text

Code block

```your text

(preformatted block)

Numbered list

1. your item

1. your item

Bullet list

* your item

• your item

💡 Tip: For numbered and bulleted lists, press Tab after the marker to create a nested sub-item — useful for breaking down a challenge or structuring an announcement with multiple details.

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