Markdown Cells

This page describes steps to use the text cells of the Data Science Notebook.

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that provides a simple way to create structured and readable text within notebooks. Markdown cells in a Data Science Lab Notebook (.ipynb file) allow users to add formatted text, headings, links, images, and emphasis (bold or italic) to document their work. Each Markdown cell includes a toolbar to assist with editing and formatting.

Inserting a Markdown Cell

Navigation path: Data Science Lab > Workspace > Repo Folder > Notebook > Add Markdown

1. Open an .ipynb file in the Repo folder of the Workspace.

2. Insert a new Markdown cell using either of the following methods:

   • Click the Add pre-cell icon to insert a new cell above the selected cell.

   • Click the +Markdown option below an existing code cell.

3. The Markdown cell will appear below the current cell.

4. Use the toolbar on the left side of the Markdown cell to apply formatting actions such as:

   • Bold

   • Italic

   • Headings

   • Links

5. The right side of the Markdown cell displays a live preview of the text with the applied formatting.

6. Click Save to save the Markdown cell.

Note:

• A new code cell will automatically be added below the saved Markdown cell.

• Click the Save icon for the notebook to save all changes to the .ipynb file. A notification will confirm that the notebook is updated.

Editing a Markdown Cell

Navigation path: Data Science Lab > Workspace > Repo Folder > Notebook > Markdown Cell

1. Double-click a saved Markdown cell to open it in editable mode.

2. Modify the text as needed.

3. Click Save to apply the changes.

4. Click the notebook’s Save icon to persist changes to the .ipynb file.

5. A notification will confirm that the Markdown updates have been saved successfully.

Deleting a Markdown Cell

Navigation path: Data Science Lab > Workspace > Repo Folder > Notebook > Markdown Cell

1. Click the Delete markdown icon for the saved Markdown cell.

2. The Delete Cell dialog box will appear.

3. Click Yes to confirm deletion.

4. A notification will confirm that the Markdown cell has been removed from the notebook.

Uploading an Image in a Markdown Cell

Navigation path: Data Science Lab > Workspace > Repo Folder > Notebook > Markdown Cell

1. Open a Markdown cell in an activated project notebook.

2. Click the Upload icon in the Markdown cell toolbar.

3. Select and upload an image from your local system.

4. Click Save to save the Markdown cell.

5. The uploaded image will appear in the view mode of the Markdown cell.

Note: Do not forget to click the Save icon for the notebook itself to persist all updates to the .ipynb file.

Summary of Markdown Cell Features

Feature	Description
Text Formatting	Bold, Italic, Headings, Lists, Links
Insert Images	Upload images to Markdown cells
Edit Content	Double-click to open cell for editing
Delete Cell	Remove Markdown cell from notebook
Preview	Right-side panel shows live preview of Markdown formatting
Save Notebook	Persist all changes to .ipynb file