Markdown Guide

GameVox supports full markdown formatting in text channels, DMs, announcements, descriptions, forum posts, and anywhere you can type.

Paste from websites: When you copy formatted text from a website and paste it into GameVox, the formatting is automatically converted to markdown. Bold, lists, tables, links, and more carry over.

Basic Formatting

Bold

You type**This text is bold**

ResultThis text is bold

Italic

You type*This text is italic*

ResultThis text is italic

Bold Italic

You type***Bold and italic***

ResultBold and italic

Strikethrough

You type~~This is crossed out~~

Result~~This is crossed out~~

Combining Styles

You typeYou can **bold**, *italicize*, and ~~strike~~ in the same message.

ResultYou can bold, italicize, and ~~strike~~ in the same message.

Headings

Use # symbols at the start of a line. More # symbols = smaller heading.

You type# Heading 1 ## Heading 2 ### Heading 3 #### Heading 4 ##### Heading 5 ###### Heading 6

Result

Heading 1

Heading 2

Heading 3

Heading 4

Heading 5

Heading 6

Custom Heading IDs

Add {#your-id} at the end of a heading to set a custom anchor ID. Useful for linking directly to a section.

You type## Server Rules {#rules} ### Voice Channels {#vc}

Result

Server Rules

Voice Channels

Links & Images

Links

You type[GameVox Website](https://gamevox.com)

ResultGameVox Website

Images

Embed an image by URL. Different from uploading a file — this links to an image hosted elsewhere.

You type![A cute cat](https://example.com/cat.jpg)

ResultEmbedded image: A cute cat

Code

Inline Code

You typeUse the `print()` function to debug.

ResultUse the print() function to debug.

Fenced Code Block

Wrap code in triple backticks. Optionally add a language name after the opening backticks.

You type```js function greet(name) { return "Hello, " + name; } ```

Result

function greet(name) {
  return "Hello, " + name;
}

Auto-detection: When you paste code into GameVox, it automatically detects the language and wraps it in a code block for you.

Blockquotes

Simple Blockquote

You type> This is a quoted message. > It can span multiple lines.

Result

This is a quoted message.
It can span multiple lines.

Nested Blockquotes

You type> Someone said this. >> And someone quoted them. >>> And then someone quoted that.

Result

Someone said this.
And someone quoted them.
And then someone quoted that.

Blockquotes with Formatting

You type> **Important:** You can use *any* formatting inside blockquotes, including `code` and ~~strikethrough~~.

Result

Important: You can use any formatting inside blockquotes, including code and ~~strikethrough~~.

Lists

Unordered List

You type- First item - Second item - Third item

Result

First item
Second item
Third item

Ordered List

You type1. Step one 2. Step two 3. Step three

Result

Step one
Step two
Step three

Task Lists

Create checklists with - [ ] for unchecked and - [x] for checked items.

You type- [x] Set up the server - [x] Create channels - [ ] Invite the squad - [ ] First game night

Result

Set up the server
Create channels
Invite the squad
First game night

Tables

Create tables using pipes | and dashes -. The second row defines column alignment.

Basic Table

You type| Game | Players | Status | |------|---------|--------| | Rust | 4/10 | Online | | Minecraft | 8/20 | Online | | Valheim | 0/10 | Offline |

Result

Game	Players	Status
Rust	4/10	Online
Minecraft	8/20	Online
Valheim	0/10	Offline

Column Alignment

Use colons in the separator row to control alignment: :--- left, :---: center, ---: right.

You type| Item | Qty | Price | |:-----|:---:|------:| | Sword | 1 | 500g | | Potion | 20 | 50g | | Shield | 1 | 300g |

Result

Item	Qty	Price
Sword	1	500g
Potion	20	50g
Shield	1	300g

Horizontal Rules

Create a divider line with three or more dashes, asterisks, or underscores on their own line.

You typeSection one content. --- Section two content.

Result Section one content.

Section two content.

Spoiler

Wrap text in double pipes to hide it behind a spoiler. The reader clicks to reveal.

You typeThe killer is ||the butler||. I can't believe ||they did that in the finale||.

ResultThe killer is the butler. I can't believe they did that in the finale.

Highlight

Wrap text in double equals signs to highlight it.

You typeThe raid starts at ==8 PM EST== sharp.

ResultThe raid starts at 8 PM EST sharp.

Subtext

Start a line with -# to render it as small, muted text. Useful for disclaimers, fine print, or side notes.

You typeServer rules have been updated. -# Last updated March 2026

Result Server rules have been updated.
Last updated March 2026

You type**Giveaway ends tonight!** -# Must be in voice to qualify. Mods have final say.

Result Giveaway ends tonight!
Must be in voice to qualify. Mods have final say.

Superscript & Subscript

Superscript

You typeE = mc^2^ GameVox is the best^citation needed^

ResultE = mc²

GameVox is the best^{citation needed}

Subscript

You typeH~2~O is water. CO~2~ is carbon dioxide.

ResultH₂O is water.

CO₂ is carbon dioxide.

Footnotes

Add references with [^id] in your text, and define them with [^id]: text at the bottom.

You typeThe server uses Opus codec[^1] for voice and WebRTC[^2] for connections. [^1]: Opus is an open audio codec optimized for interactive speech and music. [^2]: WebRTC enables real-time peer-to-peer communication in browsers.

Result The server uses Opus codec[1] for voice and WebRTC[2] for connections.

Opus is an open audio codec optimized for interactive speech and music.
WebRTC enables real-time peer-to-peer communication in browsers.

Definition Lists

Define terms by placing the term on one line and its definition on the next line starting with : .

You typePing : The round-trip latency between you and the voice server. Jitter : Variation in packet arrival times. Lower is better.

Result

Ping: The round-trip latency between you and the voice server.
Jitter: Variation in packet arrival times. Lower is better.

Quick Reference

All supported markdown syntax at a glance.

Syntax	Result
bold	bold
italic	italic
~~strikethrough~~	~~strikethrough~~
\|\|spoiler\|\|	Spoiler (click to reveal)
==highlight==	highlight
`inline code`	`inline code`
```code block```	Fenced code block
# Heading	Heading (h1–h6)
## Title {#custom-id}	Heading with custom anchor ID
[text](url)	Clickable link
![alt](url)	Embedded image
> quote	Blockquote
>> nested	Nested blockquote
- item	Bulleted list
1. item	Numbered list
- [x] done	Task list (checked)
- [ ] todo	Task list (unchecked)
\| table \|	Table
---	Horizontal rule
-# small text	small text
^superscript^	^superscript
~subscript~	_subscript
[^1] / [^1]: text	Footnote
Term : Definition	Definition list