Markdown field type

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title: Markdown field type
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# Markdown field type

The Markdown field type enables users to write, edit, and store Markdown content in the ServiceNow AI Platform.

The Markdown field type is supported in Core UI and configurable workspaces. Admins can add Markdown fields to forms using the form layout, similar to other field types.

## Features

The Markdown field type provides the following capabilities:

-   **Write in Markdown**

    Users can write or edit Markdown content using standard Markdown features.

-   **Store without loss**

    Markdown content is saved exactly as written.

-   **View a clean preview**

    The Markdown editor shows the rendered HTML in the **Preview** tab.

-   **View the source anytime**

    Users can switch to the raw Markdown to see what is stored and the rendered HTML.

-   **Use the toolbar**

    The editor includes a toolbar for formatting Markdown content.


## Standard field features

The Markdown field type supports standard field features including read-only mode, unsaved field indicator, field decorators, AI indicators, highlighted value, field styles, resize, and keyboard shortcuts.