Core Editor
Write in rich text, save in markdown. Never lose your work.
RiteMark gives you a visual editor that feels like a word processor but saves everything as plain markdown files. Your documents stay portable, readable, and yours.
What You Can Do
- Write visually - See formatting as you type, no preview pane needed
- Auto-save - Every change saves automatically after 1 second
- Word count - Live word count in the status bar
- Slash commands - Type
/to insert any block type - Drag blocks - Reorder paragraphs, lists, and other blocks
- Work offline - No internet required for editing
How It Works
Visual Editing
When you open a markdown file, RiteMark shows it as formatted text:
- Bold text appears bold (not
**bold**) - Headings appear large (not
# Heading) - Lists show bullets (not
- item)
When you save, it converts back to standard markdown. Open your files in any text editor and they look normal.
Auto-Save
Your document saves automatically:
- Make any change
- Wait 1 second
- File saves to disk
No save button needed. No "unsaved changes" warnings. If RiteMark crashes, you lose at most 1 second of work.
Slash Commands
Type / anywhere to open the command menu:
| Command | Inserts |
|---|---|
/heading1 |
Large heading (H1) |
/heading2 |
Medium heading (H2) |
/heading3 |
Small heading (H3) |
/bullet |
Bullet list |
/numbered |
Numbered list |
/task |
Task list with checkboxes |
/code |
Code block |
/quote |
Blockquote |
/divider |
Horizontal line |
/table |
Table |
/image |
Image from file picker |
Start typing to filter. Press Enter to insert.
Block Reordering
Every block (paragraph, heading, list, etc.) has a drag handle on the left:
- Hover over a block to see the grip icon
- Click and drag to move it
- Drop where you want it
The + button next to the handle inserts a new block above.
Word Count
The status bar at the bottom shows:
- Current word count
- Updates live as you type
Supported File Types
| Extension | Mode | Description |
|---|---|---|
.md |
Edit | Full editing |
.markdown |
Edit | Full editing |
.csv |
Edit | Spreadsheet view |
.xlsx, .xls |
Preview | Excel preview |
Tips
- Quick formatting - Select text to see the formatting bubble menu
- Keyboard shortcuts - Cmd+B for bold, Cmd+I for italic, Cmd+K for links
- External changes - If you edit the file outside RiteMark, it reloads automatically
Related
- Text Formatting - Bold, italic, links
- Block Types - All block types explained
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Full shortcut reference