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The Markdown Editor Block in On2Air allows you to write and view your text from an Airtable field in Markdown format. You can use it as a full Markdown editor, a split option to view Markdown side-by-side with a preview, or use the preview mode.
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How to Use Markdown in Airtable- Add the Markdown Editor
- Markdown Editor Settings
- Settings
- Initial Edit Type
- Markdown Preview
- Learn More
- All Block Views
Add the Markdown Editor
To add a Block view
- Click the gear icon above the layout
- Click the + icon
- Choose the Block View
You can also add a new Block from any other Block
Click the Menu icon on any Block
- Click the + Add Block icon
Markdown Editor Settings
The Markdown Editor Settings allows you to rename your column, choose the field containing your Markdown, change the style to the Airtable-style Markdown syntax.
Settings
To access the settings
- Click the Settings icon
- Select Field Settings
Markdown Field - Choose the field you want displayed
Keep Airtable Markdown Syntax - Airtable doesn't follow the standard Markdown syntax. You can enable this to maintain Airtable-style Markdown. They don't use the standard 'checkbox' syntax. For checkboxes to show up in a Rich Text field, you can use the Airtable-style syntax.
Initial Edit Type
You can view the Markdown formatting in WYSIWG standard formatting or in strict Markdown using symbols
WYSIWG - This will allow your text and content to display exactly as it would in a finished format. You can select formatting styles such as Headings, Bold, Numbered list, etc. without having to use Markdown symbols
Markdown - This will allow you to edit your content by using Markdown symbols
Markdown Preview
Tabs - Display a Write tab and Preview tab to switch between writing your text and previewing the final output
Split Screen - Display your Writing field and a Preview field at the same time
- Once you’ve chosen your settings, click Done
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All Block Views
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