If you write in Markdown then you are well acquainted with the idea of alternative convenience tags. For example, creating links in-line or by reference. You can also create headings with just leading hash symbols ('#') or by enclosing the text in matching hashes. One convenience option I regularly take advantage of is the un-ordered list tag. In Markdown, both the asterisk ('*') and the dash ('-') symbols can be used for indicating un-ordered list items.

Previously, I alternated between asterisks and dashes to provide a bit more readability to the text. For example

* Get a life

- Leave the house more

- Shower more frequently

- Rethink the codpeice as a fashion statement





Business Plan


The 7 minute abs


The 10 minute work week


Macrame codpeices




Profit

However, I found that the asterisks cause issues for importing these lists into a small variety of applications on the Mac and Windows. Rather than troubleshoot and remember which apps support asterisk list bullets, I've decided to stick with the dash pre-pended lists. So now my agenda looks like this:

Get a life


Leave the house more


Shower more frequently


Rethink the codpeice as a fashion statement




Business Plan


The 7 minute abs


The 10 minute work week


Macrame codpeices




Profit