Markdown
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Introduction
PhpStorm makes it possible to work with the Markdown files. PhpStorm recognizes syntax and provides initial support.
The Markdown files are marked with icon.
Prerequisites
Before you start working with Markdown, make sure that the Markdown Support plugin is enabled. The plugin is bundled with PhpStorm and is activated by default. If the plugin is not activated, enable it on the Plugins page of the Settings / Preferences Dialog as described in Enabling and Disabling Plugins.
Markdown Support plugin is bundled with PhpStorm since version 2016.2.
Creating a Markdown file
To create a Markdown file, follow these steps
The new file <name>.md
, marked with icon, is created and opens for
editing.
Markdown editor
The editor of a .md
file by default shows the following:
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The editor is divided into two panes: the editor itself and the preview. Each of the panes can be hidden.