Markdown language settings
Last modified: 18 July 2022File | Settings | Languages & Frameworks | Markdown for Windows and Linux
WebStorm | Preferences | Languages & Frameworks | Markdown for macOS
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Use this page to configure Markdown support in WebStorm.
Default layout | Select the default layout for the Markdown file editor: show only the editor, only the preview pane, or both. You can change it using buttons in the top right corner of the editor. |
Preview layout | Select how to split the editor and preview pane: vertically (side by side) or horizontally (preview below the editor). |
Sync scroll in the editor and preview | Synchronize the scroll position in the editor with the scroll position in the preview pane. |
Inject languages in code fences | Inject the language specified for the code block to enable coding assistance. For more information, see Code blocks. |
Automatic assistance in the editor | Help with editing lists and tables. For example, automatic numbering, width adjustments, and so on. |
Show problems in code fences | Check code blocks for syntax errors according to the specified language. |
Detect commands that can be run right from Markdown files | Show gutter icons for running commands in Markdown files. For more information, see Run commands from Markdown files. |
Markdown Extensions | Install and enable markdown extensions: Mermaid and PlantUML. |
Custom CSS
Customize the style sheets used for rendering HTML in the preview pane. For more information, see Custom CSS.
Load from | Specify the location of a custom CSS file. |
CSS rules | Enter specific CSS rules that you want to override. |
Pandoc Settings
Configure the settings related to converting files to and from Markdown and other formats. For more information, see Convert Markdown files
Path to Pandoc executable | Specify the location of the Pandoc executable. |
Save images from Microsoft Word to | Specify the location where you want to save images imported from DOC files. |
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