Formatted by Default, Source in One Click
Markdown opens in the same editor as Word documents, with the same document map, printing, and PDF export.
Formatted When Opened
Headings, emphasis, nested ordered and unordered lists, fenced code blocks with their language, block quotes, horizontal rules, and tables, with headings shown in the outline.
Source View in One Click
A toggle on the Home tab switches between the formatted page and the raw syntax.
Saved as Markdown
Saving writes your Markdown back exactly as written, with all formatting kept in the syntax itself.
Start a New Markdown File
A New Markdown card on the Home screen and New ▶ Markdown Document in the sidebar each create a new file with sample content to start from.
Print and Export the Formatted Page
Printing and PDF export produce the formatted document, including tables.
Save As Options
Save As offers plain text and PDF for Markdown files. Conversion to Word, RTF, and HTML is not available in this release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Markdown editor or a Markdown viewer?
Both. A Markdown file opens formatted, and a toggle on the Home tab shows the source for editing. Saving writes Markdown back exactly as written.
Which Markdown syntax does it render?
Headings, bold and italic, nested ordered and unordered lists, fenced code blocks with a language, block quotes, horizontal rules, and pipe tables. Footnotes, math, and diagram blocks are not rendered.
Can I export Markdown to Word?
No. In this release, Markdown files can be saved as plain text or exported as a PDF of the formatted page.
Why does LynxOffice support Markdown?
AI assistants commonly produce Markdown. When an assistant drafts your notes, summaries, or meeting minutes, LynxOffice opens the file as a formatted document alongside the rest of your work.
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