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Google Docs finally learned Markdown

Edit .md files natively without conversion, but don't expect linked notes or plugins.

Can you edit ".md" files directly in Google Docs?

In a Google Developers Blog post dated October 26, 2026, Google announced that Markdown (.md; a text format where headings ...

Google Docs Can Now Edit Markdown Natively — Can It Replace Obsidian?

Google Docs now supports native Markdown editing. See how its new workflow compares with Obsidian for collaboration, backlinks, plugins, and knowledge management.