The Ultimate Guide to Creating Pricelists with Markdown

If you're tired of wrestling with complex design software or struggling with outdated price lists, markdown is about to become your new best friend. This simple formatting language allows you to create beautifully structured pricelists with minimal effort.

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting syntax. It was designed to be easy to write and easy to read, with the goal of being publishable as-is without looking like it's been marked up with tags or formatting instructions.

Why Use Markdown for Pricelists?

1. Simplicity: Markdown is incredibly easy to learn and use
2. Speed: Update your pricelist in minutes rather than hours
3. Consistency: Maintain the same formatting across all products and services
4. Version Control: Track changes to your pricelist over time
5. Flexibility: Export to multiple formats including HTML, PDF, and more

Basic Markdown Syntax for Pricelists

Here's how to structure a pricelist using our app's markdown format:

Creating a Title

Start your pricelist with a title using a single hash symbol:

# My Restaurant Menu

Adding Categories

Organize your items into categories using double hash symbols:

## Appetizers
## Main Courses
## Desserts

Adding Menu Items

List your items using our simplified format:

- Bruschetta | $8.99 | Toasted bread with tomatoes and basil (Vegetarian)
- Caesar Salad | $10.99 | Romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing

The format follows this structure:

- Item | $Price | Description (Tags)

Keyboard Shortcuts

Our app provides convenient keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow:

• {shortcutKey}+1: Add a title
• {shortcutKey}+2: Add a category
• {shortcutKey}+L: Add a menu item
• {shortcutKey}+B: Bold text
• {shortcutKey}+I: Italic text
• {shortcutKey}+K: Add a link
• {shortcutKey}+Enter: Create a new menu item

Advanced Formatting Tips

Highlighting Specials

Use bold and italic formatting to highlight special items:

- **Weekend Special** | $14.99 | *Our chef's selection that changes weekly*

Adding Tags

Tags can be added at the end of the description in parentheses:

- Veggie Burger | $12.99 | House-made patty with fresh toppings (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
- Spicy Tuna Roll | $9.99 | Fresh tuna with spicy mayo (Spicy, Raw)

Complete Example

Here's what a complete pricelist might look like:

# Joe's Café

## Breakfast

- Avocado Toast | $9.99 | Smashed avocado on artisan bread (Vegetarian)
- Eggs Benedict | $12.99 | Poached eggs with hollandaise sauce
- Breakfast Burrito | $10.99 | Eggs, cheese, and potatoes in a wrap (Spicy)

## Beverages

- Espresso | $3.50 | Double shot
- Cappuccino | $4.50 | Espresso with steamed milk
- Fresh Orange Juice | $4.99 | Squeezed daily (Organic)

How PricelistQR Makes It Even Easier

With PricelistQR, you can:

1. Write your pricelist in markdown using our intuitive editor
2. Generate a beautiful, mobile-friendly digital pricelist automatically
3. Create a QR code that links directly to your pricelist
4. Update your pricelist anytime without changing the QR code
5. Translate your pricelist into multiple languages with one click

Ready to create your first markdown pricelist? Get started today with PricelistQR and transform how you present your offerings to customers.