: Right-click a directory in the Project tool window, select New | File , and enter a name like README.md .
This is where you write the raw Markdown syntax. PyCharm provides: pycharm markdown
| Action | How to do it | | :--- | :--- | | | Drag and drop an image file directly into the editor. PyCharm will prompt you to copy the image to your project directory and generate the  syntax automatically. | | Create Table | Type the table syntax manually, or use the Right-click context menu > Insert > Table to generate a grid. | | Formatting Shortcuts | Highlight text and press Ctrl+B (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+B (Mac) for Bold . Use Ctrl+I / Cmd+I for Italic . | | Code Blocks | Type three backticks ``` and press Enter. PyCharm will auto-close the block. You can specify the language (e.g., ```python) for syntax highlighting inside the block. | | Links | Paste a URL onto selected text, and PyCharm will automatically format it as a Markdown link [text](url) . | : Right-click a directory in the Project tool