How to display tables and images using mark downs?

 We can display tables in a markdown document using the below examples 

Basic Table Structure

Header Row:

Start with a row of column headers separated by pipes (|).

Include a pipe at the beginning and end of the row.

Separator Row:

Add a row of dashes (-) below the header row.

Optionally, add colons (:):

: at the start of a row of dashes aligns text to the left.

: at the end of a row of dashes aligns text to the right.

: at both the start and end of a row of dashes centers the text.

Data Rows:

Add subsequent rows with data for each cell, also separated by pipes.   

Example

Markdown

| Header 1 | Header 2 | Header 3 |

| -------- | :-------: | --------: | 

| Row 1, Cell 1 | Row 1, Cell 2 | Row 1, Cell 3 |

| Row 2, Cell 1 | Row 2, Cell 2 | Row 2, Cell 3 | 

This will render as:

Header 1 Header 2 Header 3

Row 1, Cell 1 Row 1, Cell 2 Row 1, Cell 3

Row 2, Cell 1 Row 2, Cell 2 Row 2, Cell 3

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Key Points:

Consistency: Ensure consistent use of pipes throughout the table.

Alignment: Use colons (:), as shown above, to control text alignment within cells.

Whitespace: Whitespace within cells is generally preserved.

Line Breaks: To add line breaks within a cell, use the <br> HTML tag.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively create and format tables within your Markdown documents.

We can embed images in Markdown using the following syntax:


![](): This is the basic syntax for embedding an image in Markdown.

Alt text: This is the alternative text that will be displayed if the image cannot be loaded. It's crucial for accessibility (screen readers, search engines).   

image_url: This is the URL of the image file. It can be:

A local file path: If the image is stored in the same directory as your Markdown file (e.g., images/my_image.jpg).

A URL to an image online: (e.g., https://example.com/image.png)

  

Example:

Markdown


This will display an image named "cat.jpg" located in the "images" folder within the same directory as your Markdown file. The alt text will be "A beautiful cat".

Important Notes:

Image Size: You can control the size of the image using HTML within the Markdown.

For example: 

Image Hosting: If you're sharing your Markdown file online, ensure the images are hosted on a server or use a service like GitHub Pages or Imgur to host the images.

By using this syntax, you can easily incorporate images into your Markdown documents, making them more visually appealing and informative.

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