Markdown syntax reference for 15Five

15Five supports markdown formatting in all comment and answer fields across the platform.

Where markdown is supported

Markdown formatting works in the following locations:

• Pulse answers
• Priorities
• Check-in answers
• High Fives
• Comments on Check-ins, High Fives, Objectives, or Priorities
• Performance review answers
• Objectives

You can also add images and GIFs anywhere markdown is allowed. See Fill Out and Submit a Check-in for instructions on adding images to a Check-in.

Text formatting

Links

15Five website `

Renders as: 15Five website

Images and GIFs

` !Alt text `

`  `

Both syntaxes render the image or GIF inline in the field.

Lists

Bulleted list

Use an asterisk * or dash - followed by a space:

`

• First item
• Second item
• Third item

`

Renders as:

• First item
• Second item
• Third item

Numbered list

Use numbers followed by periods:

`

1. Set your priorities
2. Complete your Check-in
3. Share feedback with your team

`

Renders as:

1. Set your priorities
2. Complete your Check-in
3. Share feedback with your team

Horizontal rules

Use three or more asterisks on a line by themselves:

` *** `

Renders as a full-width horizontal line separating content.

Inline code and code blocks

Inline code

Wrap text in single backticks:

` Use code in your Markdown file. `

Renders as: Use code in your Markdown file.

Code block

Wrap text in triple backticks:

` ` Here's an example of a code block. ` `

Renders the text in a monospace code block.

Blockquotes

Use a greater-than symbol before a paragraph:

` > In 15Five, consistent Check-ins help keep teams aligned and focused. `

Renders as a visually offset quote block.

Blockquotes support nested markdown elements including lists, bold, and italic. Elements that are not part of the supported subset render as plain text rather than formatted output.

` > #### The quarterly results look great! > > Team engagement is at an all-time high. > Objectives are on track across departments. > > Everything is going according to plan. `

Key Rules

• Markdown renders in all text fields listed under "Where markdown is supported" above.
• Markdown does not render in fields not listed above (for example, user profile fields and admin configuration fields).
• Keyboard shortcuts:

- Preview markdown: Command + Shift + P (Mac) or Control + Shift + P (Windows) - Bold: Command + B (Mac) or Control + B (Windows) - Italic: Command + I (Mac) or Control + I (Windows)

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