Preview Markdown file

Preview Markdown file in Visual Studio Code — with three ready prompts, from the immediate task to the lasting pattern.

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Execute — do the immediate task

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I need a markdown preview of the README so contributors can proof the docs. Open README.md in the…
I need a markdown preview of the README so contributors can proof the docs. Open README.md in the preview pane side-by-side with the source on the right, refresh the preview if it’s stale, and ensure images render so I can approve layout and copy.

Decide — diagnose the stuck moment

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I opened README.md and the rendered preview doesn’t match the markdown — headings collapse and an…

The preview looks different from the file.

I opened README.md and the rendered preview doesn’t match the markdown — headings collapse and an image is missing. I don’t know whether the preview renderer is using a different markdown flavor, a local image path is wrong, or an extension is interfering. How do I quickly determine which of those it is and fix it so the preview matches what reviewers will see?

Become — change the pattern

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I repeatedly get feedback that my markdown renders differently for others because local images or…

I keep sending docs that render differently for reviewers.

I repeatedly get feedback that my markdown renders differently for others because local images or extensions differ. What routine should I adopt when editing docs to ensure the preview I see is the same one reviewers will see, and what repo convention would prevent this class of errors?

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