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Escape Markdown special characters so symbols show literally instead of becoming formatting.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
Processed locally in your browser. Your text never leaves this tab.
How to Use Markdown Escape Tool
- Paste your text. Text that contains Markdown characters.
- Escape. Special characters are prefixed with a backslash.
- Read the result. The text will now show literally in Markdown.
- Copy the result. Click Copy result. It all runs in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does escaping do?
It adds a backslash before Markdown special characters so they display as themselves rather than turning into formatting.
Which characters are escaped?
The ones Markdown treats specially, such as asterisks, underscores, backticks, brackets, hashes, and pipes.
When is this useful?
When you want to show literal symbols, like an asterisk or underscore, inside Markdown text.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. The escaping runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves the tab.
Is it free?
Yes. Every tool here is free to use with no sign up.
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