How to Show Markdown Text in Preview in Kanboard on Windows 10

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that is commonly used for formatting text in various applications. Kanboard, a popular project management tool, also supports Markdown for formatting text in its user interface. However, by default, Kanboard does not show the formatted Markdown text in the preview mode on Windows 10. In this article, we will guide you through the process of enabling the preview of Markdown text in Kanboard on Windows 10.

Step 1: Install a Markdown Viewer Extension

The first step is to install a Markdown viewer extension for your web browser. There are several options available, but for this tutorial, we will use the "Markdown Viewer" extension for Google Chrome. Follow the steps below to install the extension:

1. Open the Google Chrome web browser on your Windows 10 computer.
2. Go to the Chrome Web Store by entering the following URL in the address bar: chrome.google.com/webstore
3. In the search bar, type "Markdown Viewer" and press Enter.
4. Click on the "Markdown Viewer" extension from the search results.
5. Click on the "Add to Chrome" button to install the extension.
6. After the installation is complete, you will see the "Markdown Viewer" icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.

Step 2: Enable the Markdown Preview in Kanboard

Now that you have installed the Markdown viewer extension, you need to enable the Markdown preview in Kanboard. Follow the steps below:

1. Open Kanboard in your web browser by entering the URL in the address bar.
2. Login to your Kanboard account using your credentials.
3. Click on the "Settings" icon in the top-right corner of the Kanboard interface.
4. In the left sidebar, click on the "Application" option.
5. Scroll down to the "Markdown" section.
6. Toggle the switch next to "Enable Markdown Preview" to the ON position.
7. Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.

Step 3: Test the Markdown Preview

Now that you have enabled the Markdown preview in Kanboard, you can test it by creating a new task or editing an existing task. Follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Kanboard board where you want to create or edit a task.
2. Click on the "Add a new task" button or select an existing task to edit.
3. In the task description or comment field, enter some Markdown-formatted text.
4. Click outside the text field to trigger the Markdown preview.
5. You should now see the formatted Markdown text in the preview pane.

Congratulations! You have successfully enabled the Markdown preview in Kanboard on Windows 10. You can now enjoy the benefits of Markdown formatting in your Kanboard tasks and comments.

Conclusion

Markdown is a powerful tool for formatting text, and enabling the Markdown preview in Kanboard can greatly enhance your productivity and the readability of your tasks and comments. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily show Markdown text in the preview mode in Kanboard on Windows 10.

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