MARKDOWN File: What is it?

Researcher:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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MARKDOWN File Summary

File Extension MARKDOWN has only one distinct file type (Markdown Documentation File format) and is mostly associated with Microsoft Notepad (Microsoft Corporation) and six other software programs. MARKDOWN files are categorized ordinarily as Developer Files.

We have found MARKDOWN files on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you would like to learn more about MARKDOWN files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic MARKDOWN file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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MARKDOWN Types


Leading MARKDOWN Type

.MARKDOWN
Formatting:.markdown
Group:Markdown Documentation File

A text file developed by one of Markdown language. It is saved in plain text format but includes inline text symbols to define how to format the text such as bold text, headers etc. The files are designed for writing plain text documents that can be converted to HTML.

Company: Various Developers
Division:Developer Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.markdown

Software Programs That Open The Markdown Documentation File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

gVim by Open Source

Windows

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Daring Fireball Markdown by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

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MARKDOWN Requests


Primary OS Ranking

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


MARKDOWN Troubleshooting


Typical MARKDOWN Opening Challenges

Missing Microsoft Notepad

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open MARKDOWN Files" when trying to open your MARKDOWN. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Notepad for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your MARKDOWN with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When another MARKDOWN application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Microsoft Notepad is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Markdown Documentation File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Notepad. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Notepad (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your Markdown Documentation File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: If you right-click on your MARKDOWN file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MARKDOWN files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Notepad installed.


Other MARKDOWN File Issues

You can still experience errors opening MARKDOWN files even with the latest version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening MARKDOWN files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for MARKDOWN are wrong
  • Corruption of the MARKDOWN file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Notepad or other MARKDOWN-related program
  • The MARKDOWN itself is corrupted
  • MARKDOWN file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your MARKDOWN file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Markdown Documentation File file successfully

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