Preface
With the widespread adoption of Markdown, the efficiency of using traditional text editors for writing appears to be low, especially when dealing with some complex syntax, such as inserting tables or images.
Typora, a well-known Markdown editor, not only features “live rendering” but also offers many convenient functions for writing Markdown. One notable feature is the automatic saving when inserting images: paste an image into a Markdown file (text file), and the image will be automatically saved to a specified path, with the reference automatically created in Markdown.
For someone like me who frequently takes Markdown notes, this feature should be a standard in the industry. However, another commonly used editor, VS Code, does not provide good support for this feature. Of course, we shouldn’t expect such a free, universal editor to cover every aspect.
Demands
For users who frequently take notes, capturing screenshots and inserting them into Markdown is a common practice. Two aspects affect the user experience in this operation: 1️⃣ screenshot tool 2️⃣ Markdown editor.
With a consistent screenshot tool, the Markdown editor is the key factor in determining the user experience. Below, I will elaborate on how three editors handle image insertion.