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What Is R Markdown? Reports, Code and Output in One File

What is R Markdown? How .Rmd files run R code and render reports, a copy-ready first document, and how it compares with Quarto and Jupyter. Try our free editor.

September 11, 2026·9 min read

R Markdown Tables: kable, gt, and Manual Tables

Build an r markdown table three ways: a manual pipe table, knitr::kable(), or kableExtra, gt, and flextable. See what knits to HTML, PDF, and Word. Try it free.

September 11, 2026·10 min read

RMarkdown Header: YAML Options and Headings (2026)

Learn what an rmarkdown header is: section headings vs the YAML block, each field for HTML, PDF, and Word, and the errors to avoid. Try our free editor.

September 11, 2026·12 min read

Quarto Markdown: Publish Reports from .qmd Files

Quarto markdown explained: what a .qmd file adds to Markdown, callouts, cross-references, cell options, and how to render HTML and PDF. Try our free editor.

September 11, 2026·10 min read

R Markdown Cheat Sheet: Syntax, Chunks, and Output

R Markdown cheat sheet with YAML headers, knitr code chunks, inline R, and output format options. Quick reference for R users and data analysts.

April 9, 2026·8 min read