## Blog

Markdown on Mac

Guides, tutorials, and tips for working with Markdown files on macOS.


How-To

How to Open .md Files on Mac

4 methods to open and view Markdown files on macOS, from TextEdit to dedicated viewers.

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Guide

What Is a .md File?

A plain-English guide to Markdown files — what they are, where you find them, and how to read them.

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Reference

Markdown Cheat Sheet

Quick reference for all Markdown syntax — headings, formatting, links, code blocks, tables, and GitHub extras.

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How-To

Preview GitHub README.md Locally on Mac

Stop pushing to check formatting. Preview README files locally with full GitHub Flavored Markdown support.

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Workflow

Paste Formatted Markdown into Gmail, Outlook, and Docs

Convert your .md files to rich text and paste directly into email clients and document editors.

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How-To

View Obsidian Notes Outside Obsidian

Open and read Obsidian vault files on Mac without the Obsidian app installed.

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Guide

Markdown for Technical Writers

Why technical writers should use Markdown for documentation, and the preview workflow that makes it practical.

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Feature

Markdown Reading Themes

System, Sepia, Nord, and Solarized — choosing the right theme for reading Markdown.

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Reference

GitHub Markdown Callouts

NOTE, TIP, IMPORTANT, WARNING, CAUTION — syntax and rendering for GitHub-style alerts.

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How-To

Set the Default App for .md Files on macOS

Step-by-step: make every .md file on your Mac open with a proper Markdown viewer.

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Feature

Auto-Generated Table of Contents for Markdown

Navigate long Markdown files with an automatically generated TOC — no plugins, no CLI tools.

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