# Block Syntax

URL: /docs/syntax/blocks/
Section: syntax
Tags: syntax, blocks

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Block Syntax Block elements form the structure of a Markdown document. Paragraphs Separate paragraphs with blank lines: First paragraph. Second paragraph. Headings ATX Headings # Heading 1 ## Heading 2 ### Heading 3 #### Heading 4 ##### Heading 5 ###### Heading 6 Setext Headings Heading 1 ========= Heading 2 --------- Lists Unordered Lists - Item one - Item two - Item three Or with * or +: * Item one + Item one Ordered Lists 1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item Numbers don't need to be sequential: 1. First item 1. Second item 1. Third item Nested Lists - Item one - Nested item - Another nested - Item two Blockquotes > This is a blockquote. > > It can span multiple paragraphs. Nested blockquotes: > First level >> Second level >>> Third level Horizontal Rules --- *** ___ Code Blocks See Code for fenced and indented code blocks.

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