What is the difference between .md and .dotm?
- Extension
- .md
- .dotm
- Format
- Text
- Binary
- Category
- Developer
- Document
- Developer
- John Gruber
- Microsoft
- Description
- An MD file is a text file created using one of several possible dialects of the Markdown language. It is saved in plain text format but includes inline text symbols that define how to format the text (e.g., bold, indentations, headers, table formatting). MD files are designed for authoring plain text documentation that can be easily converted to HTML.
- A DOTM file is a Word Open XML Macro-Enabled Document Template used by Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft Office suite. It is a template file that contains default layouts and settings for a document, including macros, which are small programs that automate repetitive tasks. Unlike standard Word templates (.dotx), which do not support macros, DOTM files enable users to include custom macros that can be executed within the document. This feature is particularly useful for creating standardized documents that require specific automated functions.
- MIME Type
- text/x-markdown
- application/vnd.ms-word.template.macroEnabled.12
- Sample
- sample.md
- Wikipedia
- .md on Wikipedia
- .dotm on Wikipedia