Adding Markdown and LaTeX to your project description
You can easily format your hackathon project's text description using Markdown for clear, readable text, with integrated LaTeX support to beautifully render any mathematical expressions.
How to add Markdown to your project description
How to add LaTex math to your project description
Adding Markdown to your project description
Overview
This Markdown cheat sheet provides a quick overview of all the Markdown syntax elements.
Basic Syntax
These are the original Markdown elements. All Markdown applications support these elements.
| Element | Markdown Syntax |
| Heading | # H1 ## H2 ### H3 |
| Bold | **bold text** |
| Italic | *italicized text* |
| Blockquote | > blockquote |
| Ordered List | 1. First item 2. Second item 3. Third item |
| Unordered List | - First item - Second item - Third item |
| Code | `code` |
| Horizontal Rule | --- |
| Link | [title](https://www.example.com) |
| Image |  |
Extended Syntax
These elements extend the basic syntax by adding additional features. Not all Markdown applications support these elements.
| Element | Markdown Syntax |
| Table | | Syntax | Description | | ----------- | ----------- | | Header | Title | | Paragraph | Text | |
| Fenced Code Block | ``` { "firstName": "John", "lastName": "Smith", "age": 25 } ``` |
| Footnote | Here's a sentence with a footnote. [^1] [^1]: This is the footnote. |
| Heading ID | ### My Great Heading {#custom-id} |
| Definition List | term : definition |
| Strikethrough | ~~The world is flat.~~ |
| Task List | - [x] Write the press release - [ ] Update the website - [ ] Contact the media |
| Emoji | That is so funny! :joy: |
| Highlight | I need to highlight these ==very important words==. |
| Subscript | H~2~O |
| Superscript | X^2^ |
Adding LaTeX math to your project description
Overview
You can include professional-looking mathematical equations in your Devpost project using LaTeX math mode. We support:
- Inline math mode for equations within a line of text
Display math mode for standalone, centered equations
What is LaTeX?
LaTeX is a typesetting system that renders math beautifully and cleanly, making your formulas easier to read and more professional.
Using Inline Math Mode
Use double backslash and parentheses \\(...\\) to embed equations within text.
Example
The area of a circle is \\(A = \pi r^2\\).
Output
Using Display Math Mode
Use double dollar signs $$...$$ to display equations on their own line, centered.
Example
$$ E = mc^2 $$
Output
Display math mode is ideal for long equations or when you want to emphasize your formula.
Common LaTeX Math Syntax
Here is a quick-reference table of common LaTeX commands you can use in your equations.
Tips
- Improve readability with spacing. When symbols look too close together, \\ adds a small space and \\quad adds a larger one.
- Use \\ within display math mode to create line breaks in multi-line equations.
- Stick to supported commands. Advanced packages beyond standard math commands are not supported.
What’s Not Supported?
At this time, Devpost only supports LaTeX inline and display math mode. Full LaTeX document environments, custom macros, and non-standard packages are not supported.
