Enable Markdown in text fields

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read enable-markdown-in-text-fields.md

Markdown lets you format rich text using an easy-to-remember plain text syntax.

Before you begin

Role required: Admin

About this task

ServiceNow CPQ text fields support Markdown, a widely used, lightweight markup language for formatting text using plain-text syntax.

Procedure

In the layout editor, click the gear icon.
Enter the following JSON text as the raw value for the field properties:
JSON
```
{  "enableMarkdown": true}
```
Click Edit Field Info.
Select ReadOnlyText as the display type for the field that will accept Markdown text.

Related topics

Markdown syntax

Markdown options for read-only text

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---
title: Enable Markdown in text fields
description: Markdown lets you format rich text using an easy-to-remember plain text syntax.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/order-management/enable-markdown-in-text-fields.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Configure fields, ServiceNow CPQ Configurator, Configure, price, quote apps, Configure, Sales Customer Relationship Management]
---

# Enable Markdown in text fields

Markdown lets you format rich text using an easy-to-remember plain text syntax.

## Before you begin

Role required: Admin

## About this task

ServiceNow CPQ text fields support Markdown, a widely used, lightweight markup language for formatting text using plain-text syntax.

## Procedure

1. In the layout editor, click the gear icon.

2. Enter the following JSON text as the raw value for the field properties:

```
{
"enableMarkdown": true
}
```

3. Click **Edit Field Info**.

4. Select ReadOnlyText as the display type for the field that will accept Markdown text.

**Related topics**

[Markdown syntax](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/order-management/markdown-syntax-supported-in-servicenow-cpq.md)

[Markdown options for read-only text](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/order-management/layout_readonlytext_markdown_options.md)