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Alerts

GFM alerts are a special form of blockquote with a type marker. They render as styled callout boxes in the preview.

Standard alert types

> [!NOTE]
> Useful information that users should know, even when skimming content.

> [!TIP]
> Helpful advice for doing things better or more easily.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Key information users need to know to achieve their goal.

> [!WARNING]
> Urgent info that needs immediate user attention to avoid problems.

> [!CAUTION]
> Advises about risks or negative outcomes of certain actions.

Custom titles

Use parentheses or text after the marker:

> [!NOTE](Custom title)
> Alerts can use a custom title in parentheses.

> [!TIP] Custom title after marker
> Alerts can also use a custom title after the marker.

Supported types

TypeDefault title
NOTENote
TIPTip
IMPORTANTImportant
WARNINGWarning
CAUTIONCaution

Type markers are case-insensitive in the parser ([!note] and [!NOTE] are equivalent).

Writing alerts

Alerts are written as blockquotes. Type the marker on the first line after >:

> [!WARNING]
> Double-check your configuration before deploying.

There is no dedicated toolbar button for alerts; use the blockquote command and type the alert marker manually, or paste the syntax from the examples above.