TLDR: Don’t use shortcut references for Markdown link and image destinations. Use collapsed references instead. When adding links and images to your Markdown documents, you can choose from four different formats. Each has its own benefits, but some are better than others, especially for long-term …

Loving this sort of tips post Joe! This particular example is so handy too. I’ve long since drafted a post, then pasted it into ProWritingAid to sort my terrible grammar faux pas, only to have to work around links. This will be a much nicer workflow.

Choosing the right format for Markdown links and images

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Choosing the right format for Markdown links and images

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