Free WYSIWYG Markdown Editor
Free online Markdown editor with real-time preview, syntax highlighting, and advanced formatting tools.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Pro Tip: All keyboard shortcuts preserve your text selection, making it easy to apply multiple formats quickly. The editor also features smart list continuation - just press Enter at the end of a list item to create a new one automatically!
Features
Everything you need for productive WYSIWYG Markdown editing.
Perfect WYSIWYG Alignment
Invisible textarea overlay for seamless character-perfect editing.
Dual Theme Support
Solar (light) and Cave (dark) themes with global theming.
Smart Keyboard Shortcuts
Intuitive shortcuts with selection preservation.
Smart List Continuation
GitHub-style automatic list continuation on Enter.
Mobile Optimized
Perfect native mobile support with visible syntax.
Live Stats Bar
Character, word, and line counts with position tracking.
Use Cases
Perfect for various writing and documentation scenarios.
Technical Documentation
Write API docs, README files, and technical guides with perfect code formatting and structure.
Blog Posts & Articles
Create engaging content with proper headings, lists, and emphasis for better readability.
Educational Content
Perfect for creating tutorials, course materials, and educational resources with clear structure.
Project Planning
Organize tasks, create to-do lists, and plan projects with structured markdown formatting.
Personal Notes
Keep organized personal notes, journals, and ideas with the convenience of markdown formatting.
Code Documentation
Document your code with inline examples, API references, and technical specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our WYSIWYG Markdown Editor.
What makes this a "WYSIWYG" Markdown editor?
Our editor uses an invisible textarea overlay technique that provides perfect character alignment between your typing and the styled preview. You see exactly how your formatted text will appear while maintaining the simplicity of markdown syntax.
Do I need to install anything to use this editor?
No installation required! This is a completely web-based editor that works directly in your browser. All processing happens client-side, ensuring your content remains private and secure.
Can I use this editor on mobile devices?
Absolutely! The editor is fully responsive and optimized for mobile use. It provides excellent native mobile support with visible markdown syntax and proper keyboard behavior.
What markdown features are supported?
We support headers, bold/italic text, inline code, code blocks, links, lists (bulleted and numbered), blockquotes, and horizontal rules. The editor maintains visible markdown syntax for perfect alignment.
How do I export my content?
You can download your content as raw markdown (.md file) or export it as HTML. The download buttons in the editor toolbar provide both options with a single click.
Is there a character or file size limit?
There are no artificial limits imposed by our editor. The actual limits depend on your browser's capabilities, but you can typically work with documents containing thousands of lines of text without issues.
Markdown Cheatsheet
Headers
Use hashtags to create headers. More hashtags mean a smaller header.
# Header 1
## Header 2
### Header 3Text Styles
Create bold, italic, or strikethrough text.
**Bold Text**
*Italic Text*
~~Strikethrough~~Lists
Create ordered or unordered lists.
1. First item
2. Second item
- Unordered item
- Another itemLinks and Images
Create links and embed images.
[Visit Google](https://google.com)
Quotes and Code
Highlight quotes and code snippets.
> This is a blockquote.
`inline code`Tables
Organize data with tables.
| Header 1 | Header 2 |
| :--- | :--- |
| Cell 1 | Cell 2 |
| Cell 3 | Cell 4 |
Task Lists
Create checklists.
- [x] Completed task
- [ ] Incomplete task
Horizontal Rule
Create a horizontal line.
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