MarkBin Help Documentation

Free WYSIWYG Markdown Editor for Efficient Content Creation

1. Overview

MarkBin is a free, WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Markdown editor designed for writers, content creators, and developers. It supports seamless switching between Source Code Editor and Visual Editor, making it easy to write and preview Markdown content in real time.

With support for standard Markdown syntax and GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) extensions, MarkBin allows you to create rich documents with tables, images, mathematical formulas, and code blocks. It also includes essential tools like find & replace, multilingual support, export options, and customizable themes to enhance your writing experience.

2. Core Editing Modes

MarkBin provides two editing modes to suit different user preferences:

Visual Editor: A WYSIWYG interface that renders Markdown content in real time, ideal for beginners or users who prefer a visual writing experience.
Source Code Editor: A raw Markdown editor for advanced users who want precise control over syntax and direct access to the underlying text.

You can switch between these modes using the tabs at the bottom of the editor window, with all content automatically synced between modes.

3. Menu Bar Functions

3.1 File Menu

Menu Item	Shortcut	Description
New	Ctrl+N	Create a new blank Markdown document
New Window	Ctrl+Shift+N	Open a new MarkBin window
Open	Ctrl+O	Open an existing Markdown file (.md)
Save	Ctrl+S	Save the current document
Save As	Ctrl+Shift+S	Save the current document with a new name/location
Export	—	Export the document to PDF, Word (.docx), or HTML formats
Print	Alt+Shift+P	Print the current document
Close	Ctrl+W	Close the current document window
Recently opened	—	Access a list of recently edited files

3.2 Edit Menu

Menu Item	Shortcut	Description
undo	Ctrl+Z	Undo the last action
redo	Ctrl+Y	Redo the previously undone action
copy	Ctrl+C	Copy selected content to clipboard
cut	Ctrl+X	Cut selected content to clipboard
Paste	Ctrl+V	Paste content from clipboard
Paste as Plain text	Ctrl+Shift+V	Paste content as plain text (removes formatting)
Delete	Ctrl+D	Delete selected content
Select All	Ctrl+A	Select all content in the document
find	Ctrl+F	Open the find panel to search for text
replace	Ctrl+H	Open the find & replace panel to modify text

3.3 Format Menu

Menu Item	Shortcut	Description
Bold	Ctrl+B	Apply bold formatting to selected text
Italic	Ctrl+I	Apply italic formatting to selected text
Strikethrough	Alt+Shift+5	Apply strikethrough formatting to selected text
Paragraph	Ctrl+0	Set text to normal paragraph style
Heading 1-6	Ctrl+1 to 6	Apply heading levels 1 through 6
Quote	Ctrl+Shift+Q	Wrap selected text in a blockquote
Ordered list	Ctrl+Shift+[	Create an ordered (numbered) list
Unordered list	Ctrl+Shift+]	Create an unordered (bulleted) list
horizon	Ctrl+Shift+H	Insert a horizontal rule
LaTeX	Ctrl+Shift+M	Insert a LaTeX mathematical formula
Insert Table	Ctrl+T	Insert a new table
Inline code	Ctrl+Shift+`	Wrap selected text in inline code formatting
Code block	Ctrl+Shift+K	Insert a syntax-highlighted code block
Link	Ctrl+K	Insert a hyperlink
Remove link	—	Remove hyperlink formatting from selected text
Picture	Ctrl+Shift+I	Insert an image
Clear	Ctrl+\	Clear all formatting from selected text
Table	—	Submenu for table editing (add/remove rows/columns, align cells, etc.)

3.4 Option Menu

Menu Item	Shortcut	Description
Configuration	Ctrl+,	Open the settings panel to customize editor behavior
backup	—	Manage automatic backup settings
Zoom	—	Adjust the editor zoom level (in/out/reset)
Theme	—	Submenu for changing editor and code block themes

3.5 Help Menu

Menu Item	Shortcut	Description
Help	F1	Open this help documentation
Donate	—	Support the development of MarkBin
Feedback	—	Submit feedback or report issues
About Us	—	View information about MarkBin and its developers
Licenses	—	View open-source license information

4. Advanced Features

4.1 Table Editing

After inserting a table (via Format → Insert Table), you can use the Table submenu to perform advanced operations:

Add new rows or columns
Move rows/columns up/down or left/right
Align cell content (left, center, right)
Delete selected rows/columns or clear table content

4.2 Customization & Configuration

Access Option → Configuration to customize your editor:

Multilingual Support: Switch the interface language (English, Chinese, etc.)
Themes: Change the Visual Editor theme (e.g., github-markdown-light/dark, markdown-blogger)
Code Block Themes: Choose from dozens of syntax highlighting themes (e.g., dracula, monokai, github)
Automatic Backup: Enable/disable auto-backup to prevent data loss
Left Sidebar: Toggle the navigation sidebar (auto-generated from headings)
Font & Zoom: Adjust source editor font size and overall zoom level

4.3 Other Useful Features

Find & Replace: Quickly locate and modify text (via Edit → find/replace)
Word Count: Real-time word/character count displayed at the bottom-right corner
Left Navigation Bar: Auto-generated table of contents for quick navigation in long documents
Export Options: Export to PDF, Word, or HTML while preserving formatting
Right-Click Menu: Access common formatting options via context menu
Auto Backup: Protect your work with automatic periodic backups

5. Getting Started

Launch MarkBin and create a new document (File → New or Ctrl+N)
Choose your preferred editing mode (Visual Editor or Source Code Editor)
Use the Format menu or toolbar to apply text formatting, insert tables, images, formulas, or code blocks
Edit tables using the Table submenu under Format
Customize the editor via Option → Configuration (themes, language, backup, etc.)
Save your work regularly (File → Save or Ctrl+S)
Export your document to PDF/Word/HTML via File → Export

Tip: Use the left navigation bar to quickly jump between sections in long documents. It auto-generates links from your headings (H1-H6).

Note: Enable automatic backup in Option → Configuration to prevent accidental data loss. Backups are stored locally on your device.

For more help, visit our GitHub repository or use the Help → Feedback option.