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Beginner's Guide to R Markdown Syntax [With Cheat Sheet]
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======
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You probably already know about the lightweight Markdown markup language. Refer to our [Markdown guide][1], if you're new to the concept. Overall, it is a simple and effective language for creating plain-text documents.
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However, Markdown may not be enough to make detailed reports or technical documents.
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Hence, **R Markdown** as an **interactive file format** came into existence back in 2014 thanks to packages like [knitr][2] and [Pandoc][3]. It combines plain text with in-line R code, helping you make a dynamic document.
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To create R Markdown documents, you can use [various IDEs][4] and extensions to make it possible. However, the official IDE that helps you do it is **RStudio**. So, in this article, we will focus on **learning R Markdown syntax using RStudio**.
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💡
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If you did not know,
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**R programming language**
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is used for statistical computing, graphics representation, and reporting.
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**Suggested Read 📖**
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How to Install and Use R on UbuntuBrief: This tutorial teaches you to install R on Ubuntu. You’ll also learn how to run your first R program in Ubuntu using various methods. R, together with Python, is the most commonly used programming language for statistical computing and graphics, making it easy to work with data. With![][5]It's FOSSSergiu![][6]
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### Setting RStudio
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RStudio makes it easy to work with R Markdown by its setup process. You just need to install a package, and you are done for the most part!
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Once you have RStudio installed, head to the Tools menu and select the _Install Packages_ option.
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![Select Install Packages option under Tools menu in RStudio][7]
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On the new dialog box, search for rmarkdown and install it.
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![Install RMarkdown Package by searching it and pressing install button on the new package install dialog box][8]
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To use code chunks like python, you need to install additional packages. RStudio will prompt you to install the required packages when you try to include them in your document.
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Once installed, you can start a new rmarkdown document by selecting **File > New > RMarkdown**.
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![Create a new RMarkdown Document from File menu][9]
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This will prompt you to add some information regarding the document (metadata for the file). Fill those up.
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![Provide the title and other details for new document in rmarkdown][10]
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Or you can create an empty document to start fresh.
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### RMarkdown Syntax
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Since it is just "**enhanced Markdown**," most syntax remains the same.
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There would be some differences when you add things not usually supported with Markdown, like **tables, math equations, code chunks, etc.**
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Here's a quick summary of what we will be covering:
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Name of the RMarkdown BlockProper Syntax |
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| Heading | # Level 1## Level 2### Level 3Level 1=======Level 2------- |
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| Emphasis | *Italics*_Italics_**Bold**__Bold__ |
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| List | Unordered List* Item* Item + Sub + SubOrdered List1. Item2. Item + Sub + Sub |
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| Code Chunk | Normal Code Block```Code Goes Here```R Code Block```{r}R CODE```You can use other languages also.Inline `code` |
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| Links | Plain Link: Paste the URLLink with Caption: [Text](URL_Address)Link to a section: [Text](#Name-of-section) |
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| Table | | Column | Column | Column || ------ | ------ | ------ || Item | Item | Item || Item | Item | Item | |
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| Equations | In line Equations: $Equations$Display Equations: $$Equations$$ |
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| Images | Without Caption: ![](Link-to-Image)With Caption : ![optional caption text](Location-of-image) |
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| Block Quotes | > Type your Block Quotes |
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| Misc | Super Script : Text^Superscript^Horizontal rule or Page Break:========= or ----------For Manual Line break, end line with 2+ spaces |
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#### The YAML Header
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At the top of a Rmarkdown document, there is a YAML header enclosed within two `---`. This block usually contains a title, author, date, and the file type you want to output, defining the **final look of the document.**
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The file type is either **HTML, PDF, or Word.**
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---
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title: "Sample"
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author: "It's FOSS"
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date: "2023-02-08"
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output: pdf_document
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---
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```
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This can be added while setting the new document in RStudio, which is shown in the above section.
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#### Heading
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In R Markdown, we can give heading in two different methods. Either we can use the # character for different levels of heading like:
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# Heading Level 1
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## Heading Level 2
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### Heading Level 3
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#### Heading Level 4
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##### Heading Level 5
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###### Heading Level 6
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Or, `=` and `-` for level 1 and 2 headings, respectively.
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```
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Level 1 Heading
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===============
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Level 2 Heading
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![various types of heading levels in rmarkdown file][11]
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#### Lists
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There are two types of Lists, the first one is an **Unordered list**, or you could call them bullet points:
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* Item 1
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* Item 2
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+ Sub 1
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+ Sub 2
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* Item 3
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And the second one is the **Ordered list**, which is the numbered type:
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1. Item 1
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2. Item 2
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+ Sub 1
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3. Item 3
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![order and unordered list example][12]
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**Suggested Read 📖**
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Read and Organize Markdown Files in Linux Terminal With GlowGlow is a CLI tool that lets you render Markdown files in the Linux terminal. You can also organize Markdown files with it.![][13]It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![][14]
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#### Format text within a paragraph
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There are several ways to format text.
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You can add emphasis to the text like italics or bold using:
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- Italics: Place the text in between single asterisks or single underscore
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- Bold: Place the text in between double asterisks or double underscores.
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*This is Italicized text*
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_This is Italicized text_
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**This is Bold Text**
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__This is Bold Text__
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You can explore on this using our resource on [how to add bold and italic text in Markdown][16].
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If you want to add superscript to a text, place the text that should be superscript in between `^` symbol.
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Normal Text^super_script^
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Or, if you want to add text strike-through, place the text in between two `~~` symbol.
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~Strike Through this~~
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#### Adding Code Chunks
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Embedding code is the primary purpose of R Markdown. It allows us to add codes in several ways.
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**Adding Normal code block.**
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If you want to add a normal code block to separate it from other text, use the syntax below:
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Your Code Goes Here
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```
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You can also try [adding code blocks with syntax highlighting][18].
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You should append the language in curly braces if you want to add code and embed its output to the document:
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```{Language}
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Your Code Goes Here
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```
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Or, you can add inline codes by placing the respective text between ` symbols.
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The `code` is a code
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```
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Here's how it should look like:
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#### Links
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To add a link as plain text, just paste the link as it is in a line.
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https://itsfoss.com
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Or, to make a text hyperlink, use the syntax:
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[Text](URL Address)
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Another way to add a link is, when you want to link to a section of the page. In this case, use the syntax:
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[Text](#Name-of-section)
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#### Tables
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The syntax for adding tables is similar to that of markdown.
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📋
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Curious to know more? Refer to our guide on
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[creating tables in Markdown][22]
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#### Images
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To add an image, use the syntax:
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#### Block Quotes
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RMarkdown allows you to add block quotes. To use this, use the **> (greater than)** symbol in front of the line/paragraph you want to quote.
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This is a normal text
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If you want to explore more use cases of blockquote, head to our [Markdown quotes][25] guide.
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#### Equations
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Using RMarkdown, you can add either equations or display complex LaTex equations.
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For example:
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#### Horizontal Rule / Page Break
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If you want to add a manual line break, end that line with two or more spaces.
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### Summary
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### R Markdown is Useful (Cheat Sheet)
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Whether you are working with scientific reports or want to create any other type of dynamic document, R Markdown is your best bet to make the most out of Markdown.
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Here's a cheat sheet to help you summarize it all:
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[R Markdown Cheat SheetR Markdown Cheat Sheet.pdf145 KBdownload-circle][28]
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_💬 Did we miss something that you use with R Markdown? Share your thoughts in the comments down below._
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via: https://itsfoss.com/r-markdown/
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作者:[Sreenath][a]
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选题:[lkxed][b]
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[b]: https://github.com/lkxed/
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/markdown-guide/
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[2]: https://www.r-project.org/nosvn/pandoc/knitr.html
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[3]: https://itsfoss.comknitr, and Pandoc
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[4]: https://itsfoss.com/best-modern-open-source-code-editors-for-linux/
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[5]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png
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[6]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2019/06/install-r-on-ubuntu.jpg
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[7]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/select-install-packages.png
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[8]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/install-rmarkdown-1.png
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[9]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/new-r-markdown.png
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[10]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/new-document-in-rmark.png
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[11]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/Headings.png
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[12]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/List.png
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[13]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png
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[14]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2022/01/glow-cli-markdown.png
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[15]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/emphasis.png
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[16]: https://itsfoss.com/markdown-bold-italic/
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[17]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/superescript.png
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[18]: https://itsfoss.com/markdown-code-block/
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[19]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/code-chunk.png
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[20]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/links.png
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[21]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/table.png
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[22]: https://itsfoss.com/markdown-table/
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[23]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/images.png
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[24]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/block-quotes.png
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[25]: https://itsfoss.com/markdown-quotes/
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[26]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/equations.png
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[27]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/02/R-Markdown-Cheat-Sheet.webp
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[28]: https://itsfoss.com/content/files/2023/02/R-Markdown-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
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