EME

As this app’s developer will tell you, the best time to learn Markdown is ten years ago, and the second-best time is now. However, five minutes from now is not bad either, as there is plenty of time to learn everything you need before the day is done.

You can thank the creator of Markdown for the ease with which new users can get started, and EME, or Elegant Markdown Editor, is a streamlined cross-platform application that lets you make the most of this markup language with all the helpful tools it puts at your disposal.

No, this application is not only aimed at novices, but it is well suited for those who are just getting started. It features a minimalistic UI that is not going to overwhelm first-time users, and the friendly welcome guide it just what a beginner needs.

Thanks to EME’s straightforward UI layout, it is very easy to find what you need. Pretty much every function can be controlled using a set of customizable keybindings.

If you are looking for an effective way to concentrate on your writing, you should be very happy with EME’s Focus mode, which allows you to keep your eyes on the current paragraph by fading the rest of the text.

When running the app in full-screen, you also have the option of enabling the Distraction Free mode in order to hide all the other tabs, as well as the status bar.

With EME, there is no need to stop working after the sun has set. The standard white background would certainly cause eye strain in low light conditions, but the Night mode replaces it with a dark background that is a lot easier on the eyes.

You can open as many documents as you like at once, as they are displayed in separate tabs. By default, the application shows both the text editor and the preview panel, but you can disable either of them at any time.

If you often need to write mathematical expressions, you should be pleased to learn that EME offers support for math typesetting, and it uses KaTex to render math symbols.

Moreover, the application is capable of synchronizing your files to GitHub Gist after they have been saved, provided you have generated the necessary token.

EME certainly is an elegant Markdown editor, and it offers more than just a tidy UI for potential users. It can help you work without distractions, during the day or at night, and it enables you to preview your work in real-time, write mathematical expressions and sync your files. If you have not yet started learning Markdown, download this app and get started!