How do you open and edit a Markdown document?

A Markdown file can be opened and edited using many common text editors and specialized writing applications. Editors such as Visual Studio Code, Notepad++, and other Markdown-friendly tools can display the raw text and formatting symbols. You can also preview the rendered version to see how headings, lists, links, and other elements will appear. Since these documents are plain text, you do not need expensive software to modify them. After editing, the document can usually be saved directly and shared with others or converted into formats such as HTML.