Horizontal Rule
Horizontal rules are used to visually separate different parts of a document, creating a clear content hierarchy.
Three Ways to Write a Horizontal Rule
Markdown supports three ways to create a horizontal rule:
1. Use three hyphens:
---
2. Use three asterisks:
***
3. Use three underscores:
___
All three methods render the same result:
Extended Syntax
You can use more symbols, but three is the minimum requirement:
----- ***** _____
Effect of Spaces:There may be spaces between the symbols.
- - - * * * _ _ _
Use Cases for Horizontal Rules
Section Separation
# Chapter 1: Overview Content description... --- # Chapter 2: Installation Installation steps... --- # Chapter 3: Usage Usage instructions...
Content Block Separation
## 产品特性 ### 核心功能 - 功能A - 功能B - 功能C --- ### 技术优势 - 优势1 - 优势2 - 优势3 --- ### 应用场景 场景描述... 页面底部分隔 markdown正文内容... --- ## 相关链接 - [官方网站](https://example.com) - [技术文档](https://docs.example.com) - [社区论坛](https://forum.example.com) --- *最后更新：2024年3月15日*
Separating Blockquotes and Main Text
Main content of the project introduction... --- > **Disclaimer** > > This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied. --- Continue with other content...
Best Practices for Horizontal Rules
Avoid overuse:
# 标题 内容1 --- （不必要的分割线） ## 子标题 内容2
Reasonable use:
# 项目文档 项目简介... --- ## 安装指南 安装步骤... --- ## 使用说明 使用方法... --- ## 常见问题 FAQ内容...
Combining with other elements:
## 版本历史 ### v2.0.0 (2024-03-15) - 新增功能A - 修复问题B --- ### v1.5.0 (2024-02-01) - 新增功能C - 优化性能 --- ### v1.0.0 (2024-01-01) - 初始版本发布
