The "About" section of your virtual event page is the place to add information about your event, partner organization, film, and anything else you would like. This section uses markdown formatting, which allows you to create sections, add bolding and italics, and bullet-pointed lists to make your information engaging and easy to read.
To learn more about using markdown formatting, checkout our Markdown Guide here.
Type | Or | … to Get |
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*Italic* | _Italic_ | Italic |
**Bold** | __Bold__ | Bold |
# Heading 1 | Heading 1 ========= |
Heading 1 |
## Heading 2 | Heading 2 --------- |
Heading 2 |
[Link](http://a.com) | [Link][1] ⋮ [1]: http://b.org |
Link |
![Image](http://url/a.png) | ![Image][1] ⋮ [1]: http://url/b.jpg |
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> Blockquote |
Blockquote |
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* List |
- List |
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1. One |
1) One |
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Horizontal Rule --- |
Horizontal Rule *** |
Horizontal Rule |
`Inline code` with backticks | Inline code with backticks |
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``` # code block print '3 backticks or' print 'indent 4 spaces' ``` |
····# code block ····print '3 backticks or' ····print 'indent 4 spaces' |
# code block
print '3 backticks or' print 'indent 4 spaces' |
Using Markdown on Show&Tell Pages
If you write in the "About" section like this:
We are excited to have AARP host this screening of "Age of Champions" and the Live Q&A with the filmmakers! When you buy a ticket, you will have access to stream the film from **Oct. 12 -26**. To learn more visit [the Age of Champions Updates.](https://states.aarp.org/tag/age-of-champions)
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# Awards:
* Official Selection- Silverdocs
* Official Selection- Austin Film Festival
* Official Selection- Doc Edge Film Festival
* Official Selection- Doc Miami Film Festival
# Reviews/ Testimonials:
*"As a profile of perseverance and discipline, Age of Champions is infectiously inspiring!"* -Washington Post
*"Infinitely inspirational ... funny and sweet and sure to poke a tear from even the most hard-hearted."* -Austin Chronicle
*"Makes you feel that, no, you’re not too tired to go for a run ... it's who I want to be when I grow up!"* -The Express
Your "About" page will look like this:
For more information, check out the article "Inputting Your 'About the Film' Section."