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How to avoid generated links to issues with hash # in gitlab wiki pages

When using the hash sign and a number in text on a gitlab wiki page the html renderer will generate a link to the issue corresponding to that number.

Example

We should start with #1

Will generate a link to issue number 1. Sometimes #1 refers to something else than an issue, how can I avoid the generated link?

Solution

  • Just escape the hash sign with a backslash:

    Example

    We should start with \#1