Markdown

Hi, On the Freerepublic.com forum I've used

tags for indented material but that does not seem to work as well on Steemit. Is there another HTML tag that I could use for indenting?

On Steemit, the standard <blockquote> tag should work for indenting text, but if it doesn't format as expected, you can try Markdown formatting, which Steemit supports.

Here are some alternative ways to indent text on Steemit:

### 1. **Use `>` for Blockquotes (Markdown)**

Instead of using <blockquote>, try using the greater-than symbol (`>`) at the beginning of a line:

```markdown > This is an indented block of text. > It should appear as a blockquote.

This method is preferred on Steemit and should work properly.

2. Use Inline CSS for Custom Indents (HTML)

If you want more precise control over indentation, you can use inline CSS with the <div> tag:

However, Steemit may strip out inline styles depending on where you use them, so test it first.

3. Use Non-Breaking Spaces ( ) for Manual Indentation

If all else fails, you can manually add spacing using   (non-breaking spaces):

    This text is manually indented. Recommendation:

Try the > Markdown method first, as it is the easiest and most reliable. If you need more control, see if inline CSS works in your specific Steemit post format. Let me know if you need more help!

Follow-up Question:

Is the markdown system useful for anything other than indenting?

Answer:

Yes! Markdown is very useful for formatting posts on Steemit and other platforms that support it. Here are some key features of Markdown that can enhance your posts:

1. Headers (Different Text Sizes) # Header 1 (Biggest) ## Header 2 ### Header 3 2. Bold and Italics **This is bold text** *This is italic text* 3. Lists (Ordered & Unordered) - Bullet point 1 - Bullet point 2 1. Numbered item 1 2. Numbered item 2 4. Links [Visit Bearfabrik](https://bearfabrik.com) 5. Code Blocks Here is some `inline code`. ``` def hello(): print("Hello, world!") ``` 6. Horizontal Line --- 7. Tables | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | |----------|----------|----------| | Row 1 | Data 1 | Data 2 | | Row 2 | Data 3 | Data 4 |

Markdown is a simple but powerful tool that can make your Steemit posts more organized, readable, and professional. If you're doing long-form writing, analysis, or technical discussions, it's worth using Markdown instead of plain text.

Let me know if you need a cheat sheet or specific Markdown tricks! 🚀

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