Experience an improved Markdown editing experience for work items with better preview and edit mode separation, making it easier to read and update content.

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Azure DevOps is improving the Markdown editor for work item large text fields by introducing a clearer separation between preview and edit modes. Fields now default to preview mode, requiring an explicit click on an edit icon to enter editing. This reduces accidental edits and makes the interaction more intentional and predictable. The improvement is rolling out to all customers over the next two to three weeks, following positive early feedback from a subset of users.

Improving the Markdown Editor for Work Items