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Markdown Editor

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Create and edit formatted content easily with our free Markdown Editor. Write, format, and export your documents with this powerful WYSIWYG tool for writers and developers.

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Guide

What is Markdown Editor?

Markdown Editor is a powerful online tool that lets you write and format text using Markdown syntax while seeing the results in real-time. Powered by CKEditor, this WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor combines the simplicity of Markdown with the convenience of visual editing.

If you just want to convert markdown to HTML, try our Markdown to HTML tool instead.

How to Use

Open the editor in your web browser
Start typing your content in the editing area
Use the toolbar buttons to format text, or use Markdown shortcuts
View the formatted result in real-time
Switch to “Source view” to see or edit the Markdown directly
Use the table creator for structured data
Upload images as needed
Copy the document when finished

Understanding Markdown

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting syntax. It allows you to add formatting elements to plaintext documents and convert them to structurally valid HTML or other formats. Markdown is widely used for:

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Documentation
README files
Forum posts
Blog articles
Note-taking

Key Features

Rich Text Editing

The editor provides a clean interface with formatting tools that help you create well-structured content:

Headings (H1-H6)
Text formatting (bold, italic, strikethrough)
Lists (numbered, bulleted, to-do)
Links and images
Blockquotes
Code blocks with syntax highlighting
Tables
Horizontal lines

Dual Mode Editing

Switch between:

Rich Text Editor: Visual editing with toolbar buttons
Source View: Direct access to edit the Markdown code

Table Support

Creating tables in pure Markdown can be challenging. This editor simplifies the process with a visual table creator that allows you to:

Select the number of rows and columns
Format table content visually
See the resulting Markdown code

File Handling

Upload images directly from your computer
Export capabilities for different formats

Markdown Syntax Guide

Inline Formatting

Style	Markdown Syntax	Example
Bold	`text` or `__text__`	bold text
Italic	`text` or `_text_`	italic text
Code	`code`	`code`
Strikethrough	`~~text~~`	~~strikethrough~~

Block Formatting

Element	Markdown Syntax
Heading 1	`# Heading 1`
Heading 2	`## Heading 2`
Heading 3	`### Heading 3`
Blockquote	`> quoted text`
Ordered List	`1. First item`
Unordered List	`* Item` or `- Item`
Code Block	```language <br> `code` <br> ```
Horizontal Rule	`---`

Benefits of Using Markdown Editor

Simplicity: Focus on content rather than complex formatting
Speed: Format text without removing your hands from the keyboard
Portability: Create content that works across different platforms
Readability: Clean syntax that’s easy to read even in its raw form
Flexibility: Write in Markdown but export to various formats

 FAQ

What is Markdown and why should I use it?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that lets you format text using simple syntax. You should use it because it's quick to learn, easy to read in its raw form, and converts cleanly to HTML. It's ideal for creating formatted content without the complexity of traditional word processors or HTML editors.
Can I create tables in Markdown?

Yes, you can create tables in Markdown using pipes (|) and hyphens (-). While pure Markdown tables can be tedious to create manually, our Markdown Editor offers a visual table creator that simplifies the process. Just click the table button in the toolbar and select your desired number of rows and columns.
How do I add links and images in Markdown?

For links, use the format [link text](URL). For example, [Google](https://www.google.com). For images, add an exclamation mark before the same format: ![alt text](image-url). Our editor also provides buttons in the toolbar to insert links and images more easily.