Live rendering

Markdown Preview

Markdown preview shows how your source text will look after rendering, so you can fix structure and formatting while the draft is still open.

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Quick answer

Markdown preview is the rendered view of your Markdown source. It is useful for catching broken tables, uneven heading levels, missing links, and code fence mistakes before export.

Reference

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What to check before export

Preview is where small syntax mistakes become visible.

Confirm heading hierarchy and spacing.
Check lists, task lists, tables, and blockquotes.
Make sure code blocks and inline code are readable.

Why live preview helps

A split view keeps the source and rendered document close together, which makes editing faster and less error-prone.

Write and review in the same workspace.
Use synchronized scrolling for long documents.
Export from the preview once the page looks right.

Examples

Copy-ready examples

Task list

- [x] Outline finished
- [ ] Add examples
- [ ] Export final copy

Task lists are much easier to verify in the rendered preview.

FAQ

Common questions

Does preview change my Markdown?

No. Preview only renders the source text. Your document changes only when you edit the Markdown.

Why does my preview look different on another site?

Different platforms can use different Markdown renderers. Tables, task lists, and code highlighting may vary.

Can I export from the preview?

Yes. The preview panel includes Save as options for PDF, Word, HTML, text, and Markdown.