Token Count Spikes With Markdown and Code Blocks
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Token Count Spikes With Markdown and Code Blocks

April 6, 2026
Formatting tokens add up fast. A code block with triple backticks and a language specifier adds ~5 tokens. Markdown headers, bullet points, and bold formatting each add 1-3 tokens. For high-volume APIs, stripping unnecessary formatting in prompts can reduce token counts by 5-15%.
Category: Token Optimization
Difficulty:beginner

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