ViewMD Support

Everything you need to know about using ViewMD

What is ViewMD?

ViewMD is a lightweight, fast, and intuitive markdown viewer app for Mac which is designed for developers, writers, and anyone who works with markdown files. It provides a clean interface for reading markdown documents with dynamic update capabilities.

Key Features

Work with multiple document

Open multiple Markdown files and tab between them.

Real-time Preview

See your markdown rendered and updated any time you or any other system like an AI coder updates it.

Search

Search for text within the document and have it highlighted and automatically scrolled to.

How to Use ViewMD

Getting Started

  1. Install the app: Search for "ViewMD" in the Apple App Store and intall it
  2. Open a File: Use File → Open or drag and drop a .md file into the application
  3. Multiple Files: Open more files and tab between them

Markdown Syntax Quick Reference

Headers

# H1 Header
## H2 Header  
### H3 Header

Text Formatting

**bold text**
*italic text*
`inline code`

Lists

- Bullet point
1. Numbered list
- [x] Completed task
- [ ] Incomplete task

Links and Images

[Link text](https://example.com)
![Image alt text](image.png)

Tips for Better Markdown

  • Use consistent heading levels to create a clear document structure
  • Add blank lines around headers and lists for better readability
  • Use backticks for inline code and triple backticks for code blocks
  • Include alt text for images to improve accessibility
  • Keep lines under 80 characters when possible for better readability

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

File Won't Open

Ensure the file has a .md or .markdown extension and is not corrupted. Try opening it in a text editor first to verify the content.

Preview Not Updating

Make sure that you have opened the correct version of the file.

Need More Help?

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