# Write Markdown notes

Format your notes with headings, lists and links, and see the result as you write.

## Start a note

Create a Markdown note. Use # for a heading, a dash for a list item and the preview to check the result. Search helps you find a phrase in a longer note.

## Download your writing

Export a Markdown file to open it in another editor. This download contains your text and is not password protected. Use an encrypted backup when you need a protected copy.

## Prefer a formatting toolbar?

Create a rich-text document to use alignment, text color and other paragraph controls. Keep a Notepea backup when you need to preserve your work for later editing.

https://www.notepea.com/help/markdown-notes