1 Zolt - The Complete Example


1.1 Table of Contents


1.2 Introduction

Welcome to this comprehensive example showcasing all Zolt features!

This document demonstrates every aspect of the Zolt markup language, from basic text formatting to advanced features like loops, calculations, and interactive components.

Why Zolt?

Zolt combines the simplicity of Markdown with powerful features for professional documentation. It's designed to be readable in plain text while producing beautifully formatted output.


1.3 Text Formatting

1.3.1 Basic Formatting

You can write bold text, italics, underlines, strikethrough, and highlights.

1.3.2 Advanced Typography

Use superscripts and subscripts for technical writing:

The formula for water is H2O. E = mc2 is the mass-energy equivalence.

1.3.3 Inline Styling

Mark important text with inline styles.


1.4 Lists and Structure

1.4.1 Various List Types

1.4.1.1 Bullet List

1.4.1.2 Numbered List

  1. Step one
  2. Step two
  3. Step three

1.4.1.3 Task List

1.4.1.4 Definition List

Zolt
Modern markup language for documentation
Markdown
Lightweight markup language with simple syntax
HTML
Standard markup language for the web

1.5.1 Images

Zolt Logo

1.5.3 References

Check out our main guide and API docs.


1.6 Code and Technical Content

1.6.1 Code Blocks

def hello(name):
    print(f"Hello, {name}!")

1.6.2 Terminal Output

$ python script.py

Hello, World!

Process completed.

1.6.3 Mathematical Formulas

Inline math: The value of π is approximately 3.14159.

Block math:

ex2dx=π\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} e^{-x^2} dx = \sqrt{\pi}

1.7 Interactive Components

1.7.1 Tabs

npm install -g zolt-cli

Create a .zlt file and start writing!

1.7.2 Accordions

Advanced Features

Zolt supports variables, loops, calculations, and much more.

Tips & Tricks

1.7.3 Columns

1.7.4 Main Content

This is the main content area with more space for detailed information and explanations.

More Info

Additional details can be hidden in accordions within columns.

Quick Links:

Note:

Sidebars are perfect for supplementary information.


1.8 Data and Calculations

1.8.1 Variables and Math

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1.8.2 Statistics

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1.9 Dynamic Content with Loops

1.9.1 Product List

1.9.2 Team Members


1.10 Visualizations

1.10.1 Charts

1.10.2 Data Table

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1.11 Advanced Features

1.11.1 Footnotes

Zolt supports footnotes for additional information[1] and references[2].

You can reference the same footnote multiple times[1].

1.11.2 Abbreviations

Use abbreviations with tooltips:

HTML is the foundation of the web. CSS styles the HTML. JS adds interactivity.

Global definitions:

The API provides endpoints at various URLs.

1.11.3 Dates

Created: 2026-02-26T10:53:46.945Z Last Modified: 2026-02-26T10:53:46.945Z


1.12 Callouts and Alerts

Information

This is an informational message for general guidance.

Warning

This feature is experimental and may change in future versions.

Critical Error

This operation cannot be undone! Proceed with caution.

Success

Your changes have been saved successfully.


1.13 Citations

"The best documentation is the kind that writes itself."

— Anonymous Technical Writer

"Zolt makes documentation a joy rather than a chore."

— Satisfied User


1.14 Escaping Examples

To display literal characters, use backslash:


1.15 Complete Example Summary

This document demonstrates:


1.16 Next Steps

Now that you've seen all Zolt features:

Start Writing

Create your first .zlt file and experiment with the syntax!

Explore Examples

Check out the example files in the /examples directory.

Join Community

Connect with other Zolt users and share your creations.


1.17 Appendix

1.17.1 Keyboard Shortcuts

Common Zolt editor shortcuts:

ShortcutAction
Ctrl+SSave document
Ctrl+BBold text
Ctrl+IItalic text
Ctrl+KInsert link

1.17.2 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1.17.3 Resources


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  1. This is the first explanatory footnote.

  2. This is the second footnote with more details.