Using Markdown

Lanyard supports Markdown — a lightweight formatting language — in several places across the app. Markdown lets you add structure and emphasis to your notes without needing to know HTML.

Where Markdown Works

Markdown is available in two places, with slightly different feature sets:

Trip Notes

Trip notes support full Markdown formatting. You can use:

Feature	Syntax	Example
Headings	`# H1`, `## H2`, `### H3`	`# Accommodation`
Bold	`text`	`Important: Check-in at 3 PM`
Italic	`text`	`Cafe nearby`
Lists	`- item` or `1. item`	`- Flight: AA 1234`
Links	`[text](url)`	`[Hotel](https://...)`
Tables	`\\| Col1 \\| Col2 \\|`	See example below
Code	`code` or ``` blocks	`Epcot`
Horizontal rules	`---` or `***`

Example trip note:

# Accommodation
- **Hotel:** Disney's Grand Floridian
- **Check-in:** May 10 — 3:00 PM
- **Room:** 4521

# Dining Reservations
| Date | Restaurant | Time |
|------|-----------|------|
| May 10 | Ohana | 7:00 PM |
| May 11 | Liberty Tree Tavern | 12:00 PM |

Card Notes

Card notes use inline-only Markdown. Only lightweight formatting is supported — headings, tables, and code blocks are stripped to keep card previews compact.

Feature	Syntax	Example
Bold	`text`	`Must do this!`
Italic	`text`	`If time allows`
Underline	`__text__`	`__Priority__`
Links	`[text](url)`	`[Menu](https://...)`
Line breaks	Hit Enter for a new line

Example card note:

**Pro tip:** Ride this during fireworks
__Genie+__ available for this ride
Check height requirement: [Official site](https://disneyworld.com)

Card notes are displayed inline on the board and have tighter space constraints, so the simplified formatting keeps things readable.

Tips

Use trip notes for detailed reference information (accommodation, travel, dining reservations)
Use card notes for quick reminders specific to an individual park, ride, or event
Links in card notes open in a new tab automatically
Headings in card notes are not supported and will appear as plain text