1. Understanding Markdown Basics:

 - Markdown is a simple formatting language used to style text on Steemit.
 - Familiarize yourself with general Markdown syntax.

2. Text format:

 - *italic*: Use asterisks or underscores (`*italic*` or `_italic_`).
 - **bold**: Use double asterisks or underscores (`**bold**` or `__bold__`).
 - ~~strikethrough~~: use double tilde (`~~strikethrough~~`).

3. Title and Subheading:

 - Use hashtags for titles: `# Title 1`, `## Title 2`, `### Title 3`, etc.

4. List:

 - Unordered list: Use a space after an asterisk, plus sign, or hyphen (`*`, `+`, or `-`).
 - ordered list: use numbers followed by a period and a space (`1.`, `2.`, etc.).

5. Links and URLs:

 - Create a hyperlink: `[text](URL)`.
 - Link to another Steemit user's profile: `[@username](Profile URL)`.

6. Image:

 - Insert an image: `![Alt text](Image URL)`.

7. Blockquote:

 - Use the greater than sign (`>`) at the beginning of a line for blockquotes.

8. Code Formatting:

 - inline code: append text to backtext (\`inline code\`).
 - code block: use triple backticks (\```code block''``).

9. Horizontal lines:

 - Create a horizontal line: use three or more hyphens, asterisks or underscores (`---`, `****`, `___`).

10. Preview and Practice:

 - Use the preview option on Steemit to see how your markdown formatting will appear.
 - Practice using Markdown in a test post to get comfortable with the syntax.

Mastering Markdown allows you to format your Steemit posts effectively, making them more visual and engaging for your audience.