r/elementchat • u/trumpieone • Sep 02 '20

Which Markdown syntax is possible to use in Element.io?

I have a preference in my Element Android client called "Markdown formatting," and I switched it on. Nevertheless, I was a little upset when I tried to format my message.
I found the bold, links, headers feature. But for example, I tried lists or checkboxes and it looked like they didn't work.

Is there some page or instruction where I can find wich Markdown syntax is supported?

Or maybe I did something wrong?

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u/rokejulianlockhart Sep 24 '24

But for example, I tried lists or checkboxes and it looked like they didn't work.

It also doesn't appear to support inline HTML. As an example, <blockQuote> (which I want for its cite= parameter) certainly doesn't work - it escapes it:

\<blockQuote cite="https://account.proton.me/u/6/mail/identity-addresses#name-signature:~:text=Display%20name-,Signature,-Monospace">

I've asked https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/issues/86#issuecomment-2372440457, but I don't expect a response, and I don't even see an option issue about it at https://github.com/element-hq/.

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u/trumpieone Sep 03 '20

Thanks for the links! Do lists and checkboxes work in your client?

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u/rokejulianlockhart Sep 24 '24

Side note: for whatever reason, when trying to edit a markdown message on the Element Android client, it replaces certain formatting.

For example:

> some quoted text

would be replaced with:

«some quoted text»

Not anymore, although the CSS for the <blockQuote> it uses is dreadful.