How to use the Markdown module
The Markdown module in Kraken Desktop allows you to conveniently add text, images, and links to your board. Markdown is a simple formatting language. Even if you've never used Markdown before, it’s easy to pick up and can significantly enhance your trading experience by clearly organizing notes, visual references, and helpful resources.
For a quick start on Markdown basics, check out this beginner-friendly guide.
Kraken Desktop's Markdown module supports a range of formatting abilities:
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Bold text (
**bold**) - •
Italic text (
*italic*) - •
Headings (
#,##,###) - •
Bullet points (
- item 1,- item 2) - •
Numbered lists (
1. item 1,2. item 2) - •
Links (
[Link Text](https://example.com)) - •
Images (
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Images as clickable links (
[](link-url)) - •
Blockquotes (
> quote text)
Adding images to your Markdown module is quick:
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Go to postimages.org.
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Click Choose images or simply copy and paste your image onto the webpage.
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Once uploaded, scroll down to the Markdown text.
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Click the copy button next to the Markdown format (starting with
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Paste the copied Markdown code into your Kraken Desktop Markdown module. Then click Confirm.
Here are several practical ways you can use Markdown to improve your trading environment:
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Trading Notes: Document trade setups, strategies, or reminders.
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Technical Analysis: Attach images of charts and indicators for easy reference.
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Educational Resources: Link to helpful Kraken support articles or external educational resources.
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Daily Trading Journal: Keep structured notes of daily market observations.
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Quick Reference Guide: Create personal cheat sheets or reference guides.
You can integrate Kraken Desktop support articles directly into your board with the markdown module, creating an engaging and practical environment to enhance your understanding. With our pre-built instructional boards below, you can quickly move from reading a guide to applying its concepts hands-on.
These boards help you apply new concepts directly in the trading interface, making learning interactive and effective. More boards coming soon!
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When you share a board that contains a Markdown module, the contents of your Markdown module will be included with the shared board.
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You can save a Markdown module as a module preset, this way you can save Markdowns that you like and quickly switch between them. Click here for instructions on creating a module preset.
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