The Markdown plugin allows you to format text using a paragraph oriented subset of markdown. We add link syntax from Federated Wiki and task lists from GitHub.
See GitHub 
for plugin source.
# Features
Write markdown using these features. See the headings and lists on this page for examples.
* headings with # lines * lists with * or - lines * lists with * [ ] or - [ ] task lines * italic with * or _ around words * bold with ** or __ around words * links with [ ... ] and [ [ ... ] ] like wiki
# Task Lists
Check boxes are a popular feature of GitHub flavored markdown. A single click will edit the item and save the change like any other edit.
- [x] Wake up, fall out of bed - [x] Drag a comb across my head - [x] Find my coat and grab my hat - [ ] Make the bus in seconds flat