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🚀 Getting Started

Learn the basics of MarkStudio Pro in 5 minutes
💡 New to Markdown? Don't worry! Markdown is a simple way to format text using plain characters. It's easier than HTML and more powerful than plain text.

Installation

MarkStudio Pro is available on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11:

  1. Open the Microsoft Store app on your Windows PC
  2. Search for "MarkStudio Pro"
  3. Click "Get" or "Install" to download the app
  4. Launch MarkStudio Pro from your Start menu
✨ 100% Offline: MarkStudio Pro works completely offline. Your documents never leave your computer, and no internet connection is required.
📌 Free Trial: The trial version includes 3 exports per format (3 PDF, 3 Word, 3 HTML). Purchase the full version for unlimited exports and continued support.

Your First Document

1. Create a New Document

When you launch MarkStudio Pro, you'll see a clean, split-pane interface:

Start typing in the left pane and watch the preview update in real-time!

2. Basic Formatting

Try typing these examples to see markdown in action:

# This is a heading

## This is a smaller heading

**This text is bold**

*This text is italic*

This is a [link](https://example.com)

- Bullet point 1
- Bullet point 2
- Bullet point 3

1. Numbered item
2. Another item
3. One more item

3. Save Your Work

MarkStudio Pro automatically saves your work every 30 seconds. But you can also manually save:

💾 Crash Recovery: Even if the app crashes or your computer restarts unexpectedly, your latest changes are automatically recovered when you reopen MarkStudio Pro!

Adding Images

You can add images to your documents in two ways:

Method 1: Markdown Syntax

![Image description](path/to/image.png)

Method 2: HTML Tags

<img src="path/to/image.png" alt="Description">

Images will appear in the preview and will be included when you export to Word or PDF!

Working with Code

MarkStudio Pro supports syntax highlighting for 107+ programming languages: 

```
function greet(name) {
    console.log("Hello, World!");
}

greet("MarkStudio Pro");
```

Just type three backticks (```), optionally add a language name for syntax highlighting, paste your code, then close with three more backticks. The preview will automatically highlight your code!

Dark Mode

Toggle between light and dark themes:

The dark mode is carefully designed to reduce eye strain during long writing sessions.

Quick Tips

🎯 Next Steps

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