Matthew Williamson

How to Setup Markdown for WordPress

Problem

A consistent workflow for writing blogs in wordpress.

Solution

Use vscode use md format

Results

• Learned a new language
• Work is streamlined
• VSCode skills

Steps

1. Open VSCode
2. Install Markdown All in One
3. Install Markdown Lint
4. Create a folder for your project
5. Open that folder in VSCode
6. Create Markdown file
7. Open Preview (ctrl+shift+v)
8. Type some content.

How to get it on the wordpress

1. Create a new blog post
2. Copy the markdown you have typed.
3. Paste into the blog

Cheatsheet

Cheatsheet