Reference
Discord Markdown
Syntax, limits, and conversion rules.
Supported formatting
Discord supports emphasis, headings, quotes, lists, code, spoilers, and masked links.
| Format | Syntax |
|---|---|
| Bold | **bold** |
| Italic | *italic* |
| Underline | __underline__ |
| Strikethrough | ~~old~~ |
| Spoiler | ||hidden|| |
| Heading | ### Heading |
| Quote | > quoted text |
| Inline code | `code` |
| Masked link | [label](https://example.com) |
Unsupported syntax
- Tables
- Convert them to an aligned code block or short labeled rows.
- Task checkboxes
- Use
☑and☐. Discord does not create interactive boxes. - Markdown images
- Keep the image URL visible or use a masked link.
- LaTeX and Mermaid
- Keep the source in inline or fenced code.
- Footnotes and references
- Resolve them into ordinary links and notes.
- Raw HTML
- Keep the readable text. Discord does not render arbitrary HTML.
Message limits
Discord messages are limited to 2,000 characters. Split long text at paragraph or list boundaries. Close and reopen fenced code blocks across messages.
Mentions
@everyone, @here, user mentions, and role mentions can send notifications. Neutralize them before pasting.