Discord Markdown Preview: Live Chat Formatting & ANSI Colors
Preview Discord messages before sending them. Accurately tests spoilers (||text||), strikethroughs, code blocks, blockquotes, and masked links.
# general-chat — Discord Live Message Preview
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How to Use Discord Markdown Preview
- Type or paste your Discord chat message into the editor above.
- View the realistic Discord dark-mode chat container preview below.
- Test interactive spoilers (||spoiler||) by hovering or clicking over the blacked-out pill.
- Copy your formatted message directly into your Discord channel or DM.
Practical Examples
Discord Spoiler Syntax
Hides text behind a clickable dark spoiler block.
Input:
The movie ending is ||The hero wins||!
Output:
Blacked out pill until hovered/clicked
Underlined and Bold
Discord uses double underscores for underline.
Input:
__**Important Server Rules**__
Output:
Bold and underlined headline
Common Mistakes & Troubleshooting
- Assuming standard tables work on Discord: Discord chat does NOT render markdown tables. Use code blocks for ASCII formatting.
- Leaving spaces between spoiler pipes: `|| text ||` may fail to render on some Discord mobile clients; use `||text||`.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you create spoilers in Discord?
Wrap your text with double vertical pipes on both sides: `||your secret text||`.
Does Discord support masked links?
Yes! Masked links in the format `[Display Text](https://example.com)` are supported in webhooks, bots, and forum channels.