Markdown files still can't be opened directly on most devices, report says
What happened
A Hacker News front-page post on October 22 looked at why Markdown files still don't open as documents on most computers and phones, more than 20 years after the format appeared. Users who receive a .md file usually see raw syntax or have to install software. Apple Notes can import and export Markdown but converts imports to rich text, so the original file isn't opened and edited directly. Windows 11 Notepad can switch between Markdown and source.
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- Hacker News front pageA Markdown File Should Just Open
作者指出，Markdown 诞生已超 20 年，却仍无法在大多数电脑和手机上直接以文档形式打开，用户收到 .md 文件往往只能看到原始语法或另装软件。Apple 已在 Notes 中加入 Markdown 导入导出，但导入会转成富文本格式，并非原地打开编辑；Windows 11 记事本已支持 Markdown 格式与源码切换。
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