Emphasis Rules

Rules for formatting bold and italic text.

Rules in This Category

Overview

Emphasis rules ensure consistent formatting of bold (**text**) and italic (*text*) text throughout your documents.

Common Issues

• Using **bold** on a line by itself as a pseudo-heading

• Spaces inside markers like **bold** that may not render

• Mixing asterisks and underscores inconsistently

Best Practices

• Use real headings (##) instead of bold text for sections
• Keep emphasis markers tight against text (no internal spaces)
• Choose one style (asterisks or underscores) and use it consistently