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+ +# ❔ Getting Started: + +There are no extra prerequisites to start using these badges. Simply copy the 'Markdown Code' of the badge that you'd like an paste it into your Markdown file. + +Here's an example: + + +
Step 1: Copying the Markdown Code +
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+ + +Step 2: Pasting the Markdow into your file. + +
+ +#### 💡 Use 'Ctrl + F' or the Table Of Contents to search quickly for your badge. 💡 + +
+ +# 🤔 FAQ + + +### Q: Why won't my badge lead anywhere? + +
+View Answer: +
+ +By default, (mostly) all badges have (#) at the end of their code to define a link. + +**You need to replace the (#) with a link that you'd like the badge to go to when clicked on.** + +For example, if the code is: + +`[![GitHub](https://img.shields.io/badge/GitHub-%23121011.svg?logo=github&logoColor=white)](#)` + + +...you'll need to replace the (#) with a link (eg. https://github.com/inttter). + +If the code is a dynamically updating badge such as this one: + + `[![GitHub release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/saadeghi/daisyui.svg)](https://github.com/badges/shields/releases)` + + + + +You must replace 'saadeghi' with your GitHub username/organization, and 'daisyUI' with your repository name. This includes the redirect URL aswell. + +
+ +### Q: Can I customize these badges? + +
+View Answer: +
+ +Yes, please refer to the [Styles](STYLES.md) and [Customization](CUSTOMISING.md) documentations for how to style and customize your badges. + +
+ +### Q: Can I use badges on any repository hosting platform? + +
+View Answer: +
+ +As long as they support Markdown rendering, you can. + +If you need more info, consult the help page for your platform. + +
+ +### Q: Do these only work in Markdown? + +
+View Answer: +
+ +**No**, you can also use them in HTML, by using `` tags to link to a website, and `` tags to display the badge. + +Here's how you may format it if you were to link the badge to a website inside of a HTML file: + +```html + + Kotlin + +``` + +Result: + Kotlin + + +
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