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multi level lists are flatened in Marked 2

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mike

11 Apr, 2016 06:21 PM

// Please enter a detailed description of the issue
// Description of the issue:
Marked isn’t maintaining the structure of lists. Take a look at the attached png file. It shows Atom on top with some github markdown and a preview. There are indented list levels that Marked 2, below, doesn’t pick up.

// Please enter a list of steps required to reproduce the issue
// Steps to reproduce:

1. Create multi level lists in Atom using Github Markdown as file type
2. Save file from Atom
3. open file in Marked 2 - lists levels are removed and a flat list is created

// If applicable please attach a sample document that causes the issue for you.

// Configuration (do not edit)
Marked 2 922 (Direct)
OS X Version: 10.11.4
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codeIsPoetry: 0
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defaultPreviewStyle: 3
defaultProcessor: Discount (GFM)
enableMiniMap: 0
excludeBlockQuotesFromCounts: 0
excludeFootnotesFromCounts: 0
excludeVerbatimFromCounts: 0
excludeCaptionsFromCounts: 0
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githubNewlines: 1
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h2IsPageBreak: 0
hrIsPageBreak: 0
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printHeaderTopLeft:
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1. Support Staff 1 Posted by Brett on 11 Apr, 2016 06:41 PM

   

   I'm going to assume you're using 2 spaces to indent nested list items. This may cause incompatibility with various processors (though it technically should work fine with most Marked/GFM configurations). If you use 4 spaces or a tab, it will guarantee compatibility across all markdown processors.

   -Brett

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2. 2 Posted by Mike Woods on 11 Apr, 2016 06:50 PM

   

   I'm using tabs but you're correct. Atom is replacing the tab with 2 spaces. I'll search their settings and/or take it up with them.

   Thanks,
   mike

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3. 3 Posted by Mike Woods on 11 Apr, 2016 08:08 PM

   

   Both of these files display as flat lists in Marked 2. One uses 4 spaces for tabs and the other uses tabs for tabs. I sure could be doing something stupid but it looks like it's back on Marked 2 to me.

   Regards,
   mike

   ________________________________________
   From: Mike Woods
   Sent: Monday, April 11, 2016 11:50 AM
   To: Brett
   Subject: Re: multi level lists are flatened in Marked 2 [Problems]

   I'm using tabs but you're correct. Atom is replacing the tab with 2 spaces. I'll search their settings and/or take it up with them.

   Thanks,
   mike

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4. Support Staff 4 Posted by Brett on 12 Apr, 2016 02:19 PM

   

   You just need a blank line before starting the list.

         one:

         - two

   -Brett

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5. 5 Posted by mike on 12 Apr, 2016 09:27 PM

   

   Drats! It _was_ me being stupid. I hate that.

   The editors I commonly use for markdown (Coda, Espresso, Atom) all preview lists correctly without the top blank line. I humbly suggest that Marked 2 follow that convention in a future version.

   I get that you're most likely focused on comparability with common markdown parser engines and not editors. I understand that my request would be a non-starter in that scenario.

   Well thanks for the help! I appreciate your time.

   Regards,
   mike

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6. 6 Posted by robinlandy on 08 Feb, 2021 03:27 PM

   

   Would it be possible to add an option in Marked to format lists as lists (both ordered and unordered) even if there's no blank line before starting the list?

   I do all my writing in Ulysses - which doesn't require a blank line, and I'm not keen to start adding blank lines before each list.

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7. Support Staff 7 Posted by Brett on 08 Feb, 2021 06:26 PM

   

   This is a function of the Markdown processor (MultiMarkdown 5 or
   Discount). As you can see here, it's pretty split as to whether it's
   accepted:
   https://babelmark.github.io/?text=No+line+break.%0A-+Lorem+ipsum%0A-+Lorem+ipsum

   You can always add a custom processor using any of the flavors on that
   page that do accept that formatting. If you need help setting something
   up, let me know and I can try to guide you.

   Of course, the easiest thing to do is to add whitespace regardless of
   what Ulysses allows. It generally makes the text more readable anyway...

   -Brett

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8. 8 Posted by robinlandy on 09 Feb, 2021 02:16 PM

   

   Thanks Brett.

   Yes - please could I get some step-by-step on how to do this?

   I tried installing Commonmark.js and then enabling it as a custom processor in the settings (I followed the help here: https://marked2app.com/help/Custom_Processor.html )

   ...but Marked crashes each time I try to export to it from Ulysses.

   Thanks

   Robin.

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9. Support Staff 9 Posted by Brett on 09 Feb, 2021 02:20 PM

   

   Is your Custom Processor working from the command line?

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10. 10 Posted by robinlandy on 10 Feb, 2021 12:42 PM

    

    Thanks Brett. With a bit of tinkering, the CommonMark processor is now happily outputting in Marked, and lists render as lists even when not preceded by a blank line.

    However, Marked is now no longer rendering line-breaks between paragraphs. I've attached a screenshot, with Ulysses on the right, and the Marked output on the left. The issue occurs with all Marked themes, but resolves itself if I go back to the default Marked processor.

    Is there a setting for this somewhere in Marked which I've missed?

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11. Support Staff 11 Posted by Brett on 10 Feb, 2021 01:42 PM

    

    This sounds like an issue with the CommonMark processor, then. Maybe a command line option you can change?

    Thanks,
    Brett

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12. Support Staff 12 Posted by Brett on 10 Feb, 2021 01:43 PM

    

    Most processors require a blank line between paragraphs. Ulysses really should be outputting that way.

    Thanks,
    Brett

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13. 13 Posted by robinlandy on 10 Feb, 2021 02:48 PM

    

    Thanks Brett. I am (enjoying) going down a rabbit-hole of Markdown implementation syntax.

    Pandocs appears to do what I need - but I have to enable two Pandoc extensions. How do I do that via the Args option in the Marked Advanced preferences?

    I tried: -f markdown+hard_line_breaks which works

    and -f markdown+lists_without_preceding_blankline which also works.

    But when I put both strings into the 'Args' box with a space between them, they don't work. What's the exact string I need to use?

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14. Support Staff 14 Posted by Brett on 10 Feb, 2021 03:45 PM

    

    I believe you can only specify one `-f` flag, so the correct argument
    would be:

    -f markdown+hard_line_breaks+lists_without_preceding_blankline

    -Brett

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