1. Open a local file
Choose Writer and open a Markdown file. For your first session, use a copy so you can compare the result with the original. Writer and Converter are free; you do not need a Pro subscription for this task.
2. Make a small edit
Add a heading and a short list. Source mode keeps the Markdown syntax visible. Split mode places the source beside a preview; Read mode is useful for checking the result.
# Weekly notes
## Next steps
- Review the draft
- Check the exported file
[Project reference](https://example.com)Use the outline to move between headings. Try Find with a word you know appears later in the document. Preview is a reading aid; the saved Markdown remains your editable source.
3. Save, then reopen
Save the file, close it after any unsaved-change prompt has been resolved, and reopen it. Check the added paragraph and the destination path. Use a separate filename when you need to keep an earlier version.
If another application changes the file
Read the external-change notice before choosing an action. Compare the disk version with your unsaved work. If you are unsure which to keep, save your work under another name before resolving the conflict.
Check the document you actually use
For a long file, try jumping to a later heading and editing a paragraph there. Check tables, code blocks, links, and non-English text that matter to your work. A readable Markdown source does not guarantee identical formatting in every export format.
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