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:

  1. Copy your Markdown content from another tool.

  2. Open a CMS item.

  3. 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:

  1. Open a CMS item.

  2. Click the ••• menu in the top-right corner.

  3. Select “Copy as Markdown”.

  4. Paste it into your preferred Markdown editor.

This copies the full content with formatting such as headings, lists, code blocks, and links preserved.

Screenshot of the CMS menu (•••) with “Copy as Markdown” selected, showing how to export a CMS item’s content as 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 href attributes

  • Variables inside links are resolved automatically

This ensures links stay consistent and work correctly across your site.

FAQ

Lesson FAQ

  • 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.

Updated