{"id":36417,"date":"2017-11-20T17:58:07","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T00:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eigene-homepage-erstellen.net\/?p=36417"},"modified":"2019-02-15T14:59:45","modified_gmt":"2019-02-15T22:59:45","slug":"atom-markdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eigene-homepage-erstellen.net\/blog\/content\/atom-markdown.htm","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up & Use Atom as a Markdown Editor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In my Mozcon presentation<\/a> this year, I talked about Markdown. I’ve had a few people ask about my toolset, so here’s how I install and use Atom to write Markdown. Enjoy.<\/em><\/p>\n

If you want a step-by-step guide to integrating Markdown into your content production process, read Content Workflow Using Markdown And Git<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Atom is fast becoming my new favorite text editor. It handles Markdown beautifully, is great for HTML, runs faster than stink, and has great community support. It’s also free.<\/p>\n

Here’s how you install Atom and set it up as a full-featured Markdown editor:<\/p>\n

Note: I’m doing this all on a Mac. I’ve included Windows commands where relevant. I hope.<\/em><\/p>\n

Installing Atom<\/h1>\n

Easy-peasy:<\/p>\n

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  1. Visit Atom.io<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Click Download<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Install it<\/li>\n
  4. When it opens the first time, you’ll get all manner of welcome screens, etc. Close them<\/li>\n
  5. Click File<\/strong> >> New File<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. If you don’t want your lines going all the way across the screen, click View<\/strong> >> Toggle Soft Wrap<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. You’re good to go. Start typing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you want to download a specific version, because you’re a nerd, visit the Github repository<\/a> and take your pick.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Working With Project Folders<\/h1>\n

    If I’m working on a multiple-document project, or writing some awful code, I like to see all the relevant files in one place. That way, I can quickly scan for related images, content, or scripts, without interrupting my flow. Atom lets me do just that:<\/p>\n