Resume.lol Documentation

Welcome to the resume.lol documentation! This guide will help you create beautiful resumes using Markdown, CSS, and our special features.

What is resume.lol?

Resume.lol is a resume builder that lets you write your resume in Markdown and style it with CSS. It provides a live preview and exports to PDF using your browser's print functionality.

Getting Started

Your resume is composed of three parts:

• Markdown - The content of your resume (text, headings, lists, etc.)
• CSS - The styling that makes your resume look good
• Settings - Page settings like size (letter, A4, etc) and margins

Documentation Sections

Markdown Syntax

Your resume content is written in Markdown, a lightweight markup language that's easy to read and write. This page covers the essential Markdown syntax you'll use in your resume.

Inline HTML

Markdown supports inline HTML, which gives you extra flexibility for layout and styling. Learn common patterns like spacers and custom containers.

CSS Styling

Style your resume with CSS. Import custom fonts, adjust spacing, colors, and layout to make your resume unique.

Variables

Use special @ variables to manage sensitive information with dual values - one for public sharing and one for private use. Control visibility with @REDACTED.

Page Settings

Configure page size (letter, A4) and margins using CSS @page rules in the Settings tab.

Export to PDF

Learn how to export your resume as a PDF using your browser's built-in print functionality.