Markdown is a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004. It uses simple text formatting syntax that can be converted to structured HTML. Markdown is widely used for writing documentation, blog posts, README files, and is loved by developers for its clean and readable format.
A: Markdown is a simplified version of HTML, focusing on content rather than style. HTML requires tag syntax, while Markdown uses simple symbols, making it easier to read and write.
A: Yes, your content is automatically saved to browser local storage and will be restored when you reopen. Storage is separated by language.
A: This editor supports GFM (GitHub Flavored Markdown), including tables, task lists, strikethrough, code highlighting and other extended syntax.
A: You can directly copy the content from the editor and save it as a .md file. You can also copy the rendered HTML from the preview area.