{"id":13307,"date":"2017-05-08T17:09:11","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T11:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=13307"},"modified":"2017-05-08T17:49:09","modified_gmt":"2017-05-08T12:19:09","slug":"10-linux-markdown-editors-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/10-linux-markdown-editors-try\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Linux Markdown Editors You Should Try"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people stick to plain text documents for their\u00a0notes.\u00a0Markdown<\/a>\u00a0fits kindly into this logic, and there are numerous Linux Markdown tools you can use in case you need to follow it.<\/p>\n

Markdown it\u2019s a\u00a0markup language that gives you format text documents without the requirement for complex software<\/strong>\u00a0like word processors. When writing in Markdown, you use symbols like * and # to add structure to your document and underline parts of text. You can insert links, code blocks, and lists, footnotes, quotes, create tables, and write math formulas. Related with HTML, Markdown looks much cleaner and more readable even when seen in an basic text editor:<\/p>\n[ad type=\u201dbanner\u201d]\n

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This makes Markdown easier to learn than most markup languages.\u00a0If you\u2019ve not anything posted on Reddit, you\u2019ve used Markdown<\/strong>. Additionally, you can use it in WordPress, Tumblr, Squarespace and a few other\u00a0blogging platforms\u00a0to format your posts. Many software developers write documentation in Markdown, and you\u2019ll additionally discover it in several online forums. If you don\u2019t have any knowledge with Markdown, start by reading this\u00a0convenient cheatsheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The plain and convenient nature of Markdown allows to modify your files in any text editor. However, to really observe what the formatting looks like, you\u2019ll need a Markdown editor that can interpret the markup syntax. In other words,\u00a0the app will translate your formatting instructions into a fully formatted text<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. CuteMarkEd<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

CuteMarkEd is a powerful Linux Markdown editor due to its extra features. Apart from the essentials which include\u00a0live Markdown preview and syntax highlighting<\/strong>, CuteMarkEd has a spell checker, a file explorer, and a dialogue that allows insert tables. CuteMarkEd displays a word and character count as you type<\/strong>, lets you export Markdown files to PDF and HTML, and makes it possible to write math formulas.<\/p>\n

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\u00a02.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>LightMdEditor<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

A useful interface makes LightMdEditor stand out. All Markdown formatting choices are only a click away, in the toolbar, or you could apply them from the Edit menu. There are\u00a0various keyboard shortcuts<\/strong>, and you can define custom ones as well.<\/p>\n

LightMdEditor makes it easy to insert images into Markdown documents and helps multiple tabs, so that\u00a0you can work on several files at once<\/strong>. The application window can be break up vertically or horizontally, and you can also toggle a Table of Contents for every file. At the end, the interface can be converted into one of two modes such as Focus and Full Screen for maximum productivity.<\/p>\n

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\u00a03.\u00a0<\/strong>ReText<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

ReText is a good option if we need to convert your Markdown files into other file formats. It can export to PDF, ODT, HTML and also it supports the reStructuredText markup language<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a well-equipped Linux Markdown editor with support for tabs, math formulas, and live preview. We can enable line numbers and highlight the current line, autosave documents, and insert special symbols from the practical drop-down menu.<\/p>\n

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\u00a04.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Ghostwriter<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Ghostwriter maintains the whole thing but text out of the way. This makes it a\u00a0great Markdown editor for writers<\/strong>\u00a0who struggle with writer\u2019s block. Real-time word count allows for progress tracking. If Focus Mode doesn\u2019t help, try the Hemingway Mode that prevents from deleting and infinitely editing your work.<\/p>\n

With Ghostwriter we can quickly jump from one heading to another within a document, and highlight the current paragraph, line, or multiple lines. Another feature is the option to\u00a0insert images by simply drag-and-dropping them<\/strong>\u00a0into the application window.<\/p>\n

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\u00a05.\u00a0<\/strong>Remarkable<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Remarkable is a Linux Markdown editor with a user-friendly interface\u00a0perfect for beginners<\/strong>\u00a0who may be overcome by other apps on this list. We can customize the live Markdown preview with CSS styles, format text using keyboard shortcuts, hide toolbars and toggle the fullscreen mode, and export Markdown files to PDF and HTML.<\/p>\n

Two comparatively minor things make Remarkable efficient\u00a0it automatically converts links to hypertext<\/strong>\u00a0and shows inserted images in the live preview.<\/p>\n

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\u00a06.\u00a0<\/strong>MarkMyWords<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

MarkMyWords supports\u00a0live Markdown preview with images<\/strong>\u00a0and gives export files to PDF and HTML. we can switch on line numbers and syntax highlighting, as well as\u00a0modify the interface with themes and stylesheets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is very simple and this editor can serve as a playground for learning Markdown, or as a lighter alternative to the previously mentioned Remarkable.<\/p>\n

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\u00a07.\u00a0<\/strong>Moeditor<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Moeditor looks beautiful, but comes in a huge package because it\u2019s built with Electron. If this doesn\u2019t discourage you from using Moeditor, you\u2019ll be rewarded with an app that supports syntax highlighting,\u00a0custom line height and font size, live preview mode, and math formulas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a08.\u00a0<\/strong>Mango<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Mango offers the same features which including Moeditor with a splash of color. Code highlighting and\u00a0support for LaTeX expressions<\/strong>\u00a0count as its selling points, but the customizable layout may be the best entity about Mango. We can also\u00a0reorganize the interface<\/strong>\u00a0to suit your needs.<\/p>\n

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\u00a09.\u00a0<\/strong>Uncolored<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Uncolored is a work-in-progress application with an ambitious approach to content creation. Now Uncolored only works on 64-bit systems. Like the previous two apps, it is built with Web-based technologies. It supports multiple tabs and\u00a0dozens of keyboard shortcuts and mouse gestures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We can navigate within a document with the Table of Contents tool,\u00a0insert emojis, and\u00a0embed interactive content such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitch videos, or even Facebook posts. Text formatting is specially practical, since it\u2019s always accessible through floating icons.<\/p>\n

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10. Abricotine<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Abricotine is the most advanced of all Electron-based Markdown editors on our list. Instead of showing the live preview in a separate pane, Abricotine renders it in the text input area. It can create a table of contents for your document, and assist in editing Markdown tables. Abricotine supports syntax highlighting and comes with several\u00a0presets for exporting Markdown to HTML<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If your writing usually includes a lot of images, Abricotine can really come in convenient. It gives\u00a0insert images from URLs<\/strong>, add all images from a folder, and even embed YouTube videos into your Markdown documents.<\/p>\n

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Use Your Favorite Text Editor<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The favorite Linux text editor supports Markdown, so we don\u2019t have to install yet another new app. In most cases, all we need is a plugin.<\/p>\n

Geany<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Gedit<\/a>\u00a0offer plugins with live Markdown preview and syntax highlighting. And the\u00a0KDE text editor<\/a>, supports Markdown syntax highlighting.\u00a0Atom<\/a>\u00a0has dozens of Markdown-related add-ons that we can install, and\u00a0Sublime Text<\/a>\u00a0employs a similar approach with its Markdown Packages.<\/p>\n

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This article would be imperfect without Vim and Emacs. Both text editors have several Markdown plugins that introduce various features \u00a0from exporting to LaTeX and realtime preview to syntax highlighting and code folding.<\/p>\n

For Emacs:<\/strong>
\nMarkdown Preview<\/a>
\nMarkdown Mode Plus<\/a>
\nEmacs Markdown Mode<\/a><\/p>\n

For Vim:<\/strong>
\nMarkdown for Vim<\/a>
\nVim Markdown<\/a><\/p>\n

Create Markdown Documents in the Browser<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Another choice for people who don\u2019t need a separate Linux Markdown app simply use the web browser. Web-based Markdown editors are a quick and easy solution. Some require you to stay online, while others work just as well offline.<\/p>\n

StackEdit<\/a>\u00a0looks minimalistic, but sports a bunch of useful features such as spell checker, live preview,\u00a0Dropbox and Google Drive\u00a0synchronization, and direct document publishing to GitHub, Tumblr, WordPress, and other services.<\/p>\n

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Dillinger<\/a>\u00a0is another sleek-looking online Markdown editor. Options include exporting your files to PDF and HTML, saving them to Dropbox, GitHub, Medium, Google Drive, and One Drive, as well as autosaving changes.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t care about bells and whistles, try\u00a0Minimalist Online Markdown Editor<\/a>. To improve the way Firefox displays Markdown documents, consider installing the\u00a0Markdown Viewer add-on<\/a>. Chrome users can try the\u00a0Markdown Preview Plus extension<\/a>\u00a0for the same purpose.<\/p>\n

Bonus: 5 Advanced Linux Markdown Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n

Markdown editors for Linux got you interested, and that you\u2019ll quickly start creating your own documents. If you\u2019re already capable in Markdown, check out these helpful tools:<\/p>\n