Quarto basics

• Quarto files have .qmd extension.

• Contains 3 types of contents:

  • and optional YAML header surrounded by 3 dashes (—) at the beginning and end
  • chunks of R code surrounded by 3 back ticks (```)
  • text mixed with simple formatting like #heading or italics

• To get started with your own .qmd file, select File > New File > Quarto Document… in the menu bar.