A little less syntax. A little more clarity.
Markdown on your Mac.
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Practical answers for the Markdown files you receive, read, and work with. Each guide takes you through a real task, with plain files at the center.
How to open and read Markdown (.md) files on a Mac
Find out what a .md file is, read its raw text, or open it as a formatted document for free with Zizeg.
Read the guide Finder · Default appsMarkdown files open in the wrong app? Change the default on Mac
Make double-clicking open the app you prefer, using Finder or Zizeg’s own default-app setting.
Read the guide Editing · Plain filesEdit a standalone Markdown file without a vault or workspace
Open an existing file, edit in Preview or Source, and keep it in its own folder without setting up a notes workspace.
Read the guide Editing · Preview and SourceEditable Markdown preview or split preview: what is the difference?
See how source editing, a read-only preview, and editable rendering change the way you make everyday edits.
Read the guide Choosing an editor · Mac workflowLooking for a native Mac alternative to Typora? Start with your workflow
Try editable Preview and Source, Mac-native controls, a heading outline, and row numbers with your own document.
Read the guide Editing · TablesHow to edit Markdown tables without counting pipes
Build a table, edit cells, change rows and columns, and set alignment while keeping Markdown source.
Read the guideLooking for the app?
Explore Zizeg’s editable Preview and Source views, or compare workflows before choosing your editor.
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