check before: 2026-04-15
Product:
OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
OneDrive and SharePoint will support viewing and editing Markdown (.md) files directly in the browser with a side-by-side editor and preview, starting mid-April 2026. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and allows easy management of Markdown files alongside other Microsoft 365 files.
Details:
[Introduction]
OneDrive and SharePoint now support viewing and editing Markdown (.md) files directly in the browser. No downloads or third-party tools are needed. Open any Markdown file to see a clean, formatted view, or switch to the built-in editor with a toolbar, side-by-side preview, and syntax support. Whether you're working with documentation, README files, Markdown files generated by your AI assistant, or notes, OneDrive makes it easy to read and update Markdown content right where your files live.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-April 2026 and is expected to complete by late May 2026.
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Created:
2026-03-26
updated:
2026-03-26
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden change in how Markdown files are accessed and edited, potentially leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the new interface.
- roles: End Users, Content Creators
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/view-and-edit-markdown-files-in-onedrive-and-sharepoint/ba-p/123456
Training and Support Needs
The introduction of the new Markdown editing feature may necessitate additional training for users, as they will need to learn how to utilize the new side-by-side editor and formatting toolbar effectively.
- roles: Training Coordinators, Helpdesk Teams
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/view-and-edit-markdown-files-in-onedrive-and-sharepoint/ba-p/123456
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