When it comes to formatting, most people will use the built-in editor of their content management system to create headings, italicize the text, and build lists.įair enough, but guess what? You don’t need to rely on a complicated toolbar or apply text formatting. So, we figured it was time to introduce you to the magic of Markdown editors, and why you should be using them right now. If you’ve ever written an article in Microsoft Word and tried moving the text into a CMS, you have probably spent a lot of time scouring for untidy formatting and obstructions that result from this cross-platform conversion.