Markdown Here Markdown: Complete Guide
Markdown Here is a browser extension that converts markdown into rendered HTML inside email composers and other rich-text editors. Write your email in markdown, click the Markdown Here button or press the hotkey, and it converts your text to formatted HTML. It works with Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, and more.
Markdown support:Full
Markdown Support in Markdown Here
| Format | Syntax | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | **text** | Yes |
| Italic | *text* | Yes |
| Strikethrough | ~~text~~ | Yes |
| Headings | # H1 ... ###### H6 | Yes |
| Links | [text](url) | Yes |
| Images |  | Yes |
| Blockquotes | > quote | Yes |
| Ordered Lists | 1. item | Yes |
| Unordered Lists | - item | Yes |
| Code (inline) | `code` | Yes |
| Code Blocks | ```lang\ncode\n``` | Yes |
| Tables | | col | col | | Yes |
| Task Lists | - [ ] task | No Checkboxes render but are not interactive in email |
| Footnotes | [^1] | No Not supported |
| Horizontal Rule | --- | Yes |
Things to know
- Converts markdown to HTML in place inside rich-text editors (email composers, etc.).
- The conversion is togglable. Click again to revert to markdown.
- Works with Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, Thunderbird, and other email clients.
- Supports syntax-highlighted code blocks with customizable themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Markdown Here support markdown?
Yes. Markdown Here converts standard markdown into formatted HTML. It supports headings, bold, italic, links, images, code blocks with syntax highlighting, tables, and lists.
How do you use Markdown Here?
Install the browser extension, write markdown in an email composer or rich-text editor, then click the Markdown Here button or press Alt + Ctrl + M to convert it to formatted HTML.
Does Markdown Here work with Gmail?
Yes. Markdown Here works with Gmail, Outlook.com, Yahoo Mail, and many other web-based email clients. It also works with Thunderbird as a standalone extension.
Is Markdown Here free?
Yes. Markdown Here is free and open source. It is available as a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and as a Thunderbird add-on.