How to Edit Markdown Files in Microsoft Visual Studio

Rather than using a simple text editor with limited features, you can use Visual Studio to easily open, edit and save markdown files both locally and with a source control repository such as GitHub. Even though Visual Studio is geared toward developers, this editing tool can accelerate your writing projects by making your editing process more efficient. This tutorial will help you maneuver the environment to edit markdown files without being delayed by the interface and many other capabilities of Visual Studio.