Question 1

What is a README file?

Accepted Answer

A README file contains information about other files in a directory or archive of computer software. It is typically a plain text file (README, README.txt) or a Markdown file (README.md) and provides essential information about the project, how to install it, how to use it, and who contributed to it.

Question 2

How do I use the View Any File README Viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select a README file from your device. Common names include README, README.md, or README.txt. The content will be displayed as plain text. For rendered Markdown, use our Markdown Viewer (link to /viewer/md).

Question 3

Does this tool render Markdown from README files?

Accepted Answer

This viewer displays the raw text content. If your README is in Markdown format and you wish to see it rendered with formatting, please use our dedicated Markdown Viewer (link to /viewer/md).

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