utility utility
Markdown Escaper
Escape special Markdown characters (*, _, ~, |, `, #) to prevent accidental text formatting.
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0 Characters0 Words0 Lines
Standard: Within Limit
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DiscordUserAPPToday at 12:00 PM
Use backslashes to escape asterisks, underscores, pipes, and # hashes.
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How It Works
Prefixes Markdown control characters with a backslash \ so Discord and Markdown render them as literal characters.
Syntax Rules & Formatting Guidelines
- ›Escapes *, _, ~, |, `, #, >, [, ], (, ).
Quick Examples
Escape Emoticons
*_* and ¯\_(ツ)_/¯\*\_\* and ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✕Escaping letters or numbers which is unnecessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type *literal asterisks* in Discord without italics?
Write \*literal asterisks\* with backslashes before each asterisk.
Tool Specifications
Categoryutility
Execution100% Client-Side
Discord Nitro Limit2,000 / 4,000
Languages14 Locales
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