Text Emphasis — Highlight Important Information
In Markdown, the symbol * is called an asterisk. You can use asterisks to make text italic, bold, or both.
| Markdown | Meaning | Result |
|---|---|---|
*text* | Italic | text |
**text** | Bold | text |
***text*** | Bold and italic | text |
Example
# CRITICAL RULES
- **DO NOT** invent information.
- **ALWAYS** follow the writing guidelines.
- ***IMPORTANT:*** Never invent prices.Why use it in AI prompts?
Asterisks make important instructions stand out, improve organisation, and help AI distinguish key rules from general information.