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Markdown Note-Taking in Luma: What's Actually Supported
A precise look at markdown shortcuts and export, so you know exactly what you're getting before you switch tools.
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Quick answer
Luma supports markdown-style typing shortcuts (like "- " for a bullet list) inside a rich-text editor, and lets you export notes and notebooks as .md files. It is not a plain-text markdown file vault like Obsidian — you don't manage raw .md files on disk or sync them yourself. If you want that specific setup, see the comparison below.
What markdown support means in Luma
Luma's editor recognizes these typing shortcuts as you write, converting them to formatted content instead of leaving literal characters on the page:
-or*at the start of a line → bullet list1.at the start of a line → numbered list[ ]→ unchecked task item[x]→ checked task item
Other formatting (bold, italic, headings, tables, code blocks, links) is available through the toolbar and standard keyboard shortcuts rather than raw markdown syntax like **bold**.
Luma vs. a plain-text markdown vault
| Aspect | Luma | Plain-text vault (e.g. Obsidian) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage format | Rich text, hosted | Local .md files you own |
| Editing style | Rich-text with markdown shortcuts | Raw markdown syntax |
| Export | .md, .html, .zip of .md files | Already .md natively |
| Voice capture | Built in | Not built in |
| AI summaries/flashcards | Built in | Via plugins |
| Setup effort | Minimal | Higher — sync, plugins, folder structure |
Read the deeper dive in our markdown notes guide, which compares several markdown-focused apps.