Markdown Formatter
About Markdown Formatter
Markdown Formatter applies a conservative, readable style to common Markdown blocks without reinterpreting code samples or removing deliberate hard line breaks.
How it works
Conservative block normalization
ATX headings receive one content space, unordered and ordered list markers become consistent, block quotes receive standard spacing and excessive blank lines can be collapsed.
GFM table alignment
Valid header and separator rows are detected, escaped pipes and inline-code pipes stay within their cells, and columns are padded while left, center and right alignment markers are retained.
Protected literal content
Everything between matching backtick or tilde fences is preserved byte-for-byte after line-ending normalization. Two trailing spaces used for hard line breaks remain intact outside fences.
Frequently asked questions
Does this wrap paragraphs?
No. Automatic prose wrapping can alter links, inline HTML and authored line breaks, so paragraph lines are left at their original width.
Are fenced code blocks formatted?
No. Their contents are deliberately preserved, including trailing spaces and blank lines.
Does table formatting change alignment?
No. Existing colon markers are preserved while dash counts and cell padding are normalized.
Sources & last verified
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