File extension MARKDOWN
| File type | Markdown Markup Language Format |
| Developer | John Gruber |
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What is a MARKDOWN file?
The MARKDOWN extension is used in files storing text which is code written in the MARKDOWN markup language. This language allows you to easily format text and convert such documents to HTLM or XHTML format. The MARKDOWN file also makes it possible to easily read the text itself in a file written in that language.
The MARKDOWSN markup language was developed by John Gruber and Aaron Swartz. It uses simple tags, e.g. the notation "
Program(s) that can open the .MARKDOWN file
Mac OS
Linux
How to open MARKDOWN files
If you cannot open the MARKDOWN file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports MARKDOWN among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the MARKDOWN file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the MARKDOWN format files
The inability to open and operate the MARKDOWN file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Markdown Markup Language Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a MARKDOWN file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the MARKDOWN file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the MARKDOWN from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the MARKDOWN format
- The MARKDOWN file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the MARKDOWN file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a MARKDOWN file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the MARKDOWN file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the MARKDOWN file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the MARKDOWN file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 08/16/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.MARKDOWN) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected MARKDOWN file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the MARKDOWN file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. MARKDOWN) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.