Using Markdown in the CMS
Learn how to paste, format, and reuse Markdown content in the CMS
Use Markdown in the CMS to quickly format content, move text between tools, and maintain consistent styling.
Paste Markdown into a CMS field
You can paste Markdown directly into a CMS rich text field, and it will automatically convert into formatted content.
To paste Markdown:
Copy your Markdown content from another tool.
Open a CMS item.
Paste the content into a rich text field.
The CMS will convert your Markdown into structured text, preserving common elements like headings, lists, and code blocks. Supported elements include:
Headings and paragraphs
Ordered and unordered lists
Tables
Code blocks
Blockquotes
Copy CMS content as Markdown
You can copy content from the CMS and reuse it in other tools as Markdown.
To copy content as Markdown:
Open a CMS item.
Click the ••• menu in the top-right corner.
Select “Copy as Markdown”.
Paste it into your preferred Markdown editor.
This copies the full content with formatting such as headings, lists, code blocks, and links preserved.

Manage links in Markdown
Links pasted into the CMS are automatically cleaned up and optimized.
When working with links:
Links are converted to relative URLs when possible
External links remain unchanged
All links include proper
hrefattributesVariables inside links are resolved automatically
This ensures links stay consistent and work correctly across your site.
Why isn’t my Markdown formatting applied correctly?
Some advanced or non-standard Markdown syntax may not be supported. Simplifying your formatting and using standard Markdown usually resolves the issue.
Can I edit Markdown directly in the CMS?
The CMS converts Markdown into rich text on paste. You edit the formatted content directly rather than the raw Markdown.
Are all links converted to relative URLs?
Only internal links are converted to relative URLs. External links remain absolute to ensure they work correctly.
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