diff --git a/doc/vimwiki.txt b/doc/vimwiki.txt
index 4f935e5..908c9b3 100644
--- a/doc/vimwiki.txt
+++ b/doc/vimwiki.txt
@@ -877,6 +877,12 @@ is decorated: >
   super^script^
   sub,,script,,
 
+For Markdown syntax these variations are used: >
+
+  **bold text** or __bold text__
+  *italic text* or _italic text_
+  ***bold_italic text*** or ___italic_bold text___
+
 Furthermore, there are a number of words which are highlighted extra flashy:
 TODO, DONE, STARTED, FIXME, FIXED, XXX.