editing sheet json instructions value (markdown)

Just curious how other sheet authors handle editing the "instructions" value in your sheet.json file?  It accepts some form of markdown which should be easy enough.  However it would be nice to use a wysiwyg editor.  Since this is a json file and needs to pass jslint, editors seem to basically show you exactly whatever is typed in the instructions, without formatting...  When viewed on roll20's character sheet template preview page, it has been magically formatted.  Is there a way to see what my json instructions will look like prior to making a PR and seeing it live?  Thanks example of using a markdown previewer vs character sheet template preview

I'd also be interested in this answer for writing the one-click install instructions for my scripts.

I think you can just any old WYSIWYG markdown editor and replace all newlines in your file with \n afterwards. Seemed to do the trick for me when I did it for one-click instructions.

Jakob said: I think you can just any old WYSIWYG markdown editor and replace all newlines in your file with \n afterwards. Seemed to do the trick for me when I did it for one-click instructions. And replace " with \". Most of the Markdown-in-JSON I've written has been directly in the JSON file, but I think I might have a Markdown renderer in my head. >.>

Thank you for your comments. &nbsp;The problem really isn't with the markdown. &nbsp;What about getting the json to pass a jslint inspection? Do I need to do something else before running the json thru jslint because it has too many errors to complete the inspection if I simply paste my markdown into the instructions value. &nbsp;Seems that jslint wants everything on a single line (no line breaks), spaces, no tabs, etc. example of what I want to include (key:value for instructions only) "instructions":&nbsp;"#&nbsp;Pathfinder&nbsp;Character&nbsp;Sheet ##&nbsp;Key&nbsp;features -&nbsp;Tab&nbsp;navigation:&nbsp;tabs&nbsp;allow&nbsp;for&nbsp;better&nbsp;organization&nbsp;and&nbsp;faster&nbsp;navigation.&nbsp; -&nbsp;Repeating&nbsp;fields:&nbsp;add&nbsp;as&nbsp;many&nbsp;rows&nbsp;as&nbsp;needed&nbsp;for&nbsp;attacks,&nbsp;abilities,&nbsp;feats,&nbsp;spells,&nbsp;inventory,&nbsp;etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;Show/hide&nbsp;sub-sections:&nbsp;there&nbsp;are&nbsp;many&nbsp;options&nbsp;to&nbsp;show/hide&nbsp;sections&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;sheet. -&nbsp;Settings/configuration&nbsp;tab:&nbsp;show/hide&nbsp;advanced&nbsp;features&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;unchained&nbsp;skills&nbsp;and&nbsp;macro-text&nbsp;fields,&nbsp;customize&nbsp;your&nbsp;sheet&nbsp;with&nbsp;font&nbsp;and&nbsp;background&nbsp;choices,&nbsp;header&nbsp;images&nbsp;for&nbsp;roll&nbsp;templates,&nbsp;and&nbsp;much&nbsp;more.&nbsp; -&nbsp;Auto-calculated&nbsp;attributes:&nbsp;ability&nbsp;scores&nbsp;&&nbsp;mods,&nbsp;Skills,&nbsp;HP,&nbsp;Saves,&nbsp;total-attack/damage&nbsp;as&nbsp;guided&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;rules&nbsp;as&nbsp;written.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most&nbsp;calculations&nbsp;are&nbsp;handled&nbsp;using&nbsp;sheet&nbsp;worker&nbsp;scripts(javascript)&nbsp;which&nbsp;helps&nbsp;to&nbsp;significantly&nbsp;enhance&nbsp;the&nbsp;sheet's&nbsp;performance. -&nbsp;Conditions&nbsp;and&nbsp;Buffs:&nbsp;toggle&nbsp;conditions&nbsp;and&nbsp;create&nbsp;buffs&nbsp;that&nbsp;automatically&nbsp;adjust&nbsp;attributes&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;sheet. -&nbsp;NPC/Monster&nbsp;Parser:&nbsp;drag/drop&nbsp;monsters&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;compendium&nbsp;bestiary&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;sheet. -&nbsp;HeroLab&nbsp;import:&nbsp;import&nbsp;HeroLab&nbsp;characters&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;sheet. -&nbsp;Menu&nbsp;Buttons:&nbsp;use&nbsp;section-specific&nbsp;buttons&nbsp;to&nbsp;produce&nbsp;a&nbsp;menu&nbsp;of&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;roll&nbsp;choices&nbsp;to&nbsp;chat. -&nbsp;and&nbsp;too&nbsp;many&nbsp;features&nbsp;to&nbsp;list... ###&nbsp;Attributes Mouse&nbsp;over&nbsp;any&nbsp;field&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;its&nbsp;attribute&nbsp;name&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;with&nbsp;token/ability&nbsp;macros. Many&nbsp;field&nbsp;labels&nbsp;also&nbsp;include&nbsp;helpful&nbsp;title&nbsp;text&nbsp;giving&nbsp;a&nbsp;brief&nbsp;explanation&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;attribute. All&nbsp;field&nbsp;titles&nbsp;follow&nbsp;Roll20's&nbsp;attribute&nbsp;syntax,&nbsp;ie.&nbsp;AC&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;displayed&nbsp;as&nbsp;\"@{AC}\"&nbsp;on&nbsp;mouse-over. ###&nbsp;Rolls You&nbsp;can&nbsp;mouse&nbsp;over&nbsp;any&nbsp;button&nbsp;roll&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;its&nbsp;attribute/ability&nbsp;name&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;with&nbsp;token/ability&nbsp;macros. Roll&nbsp;button&nbsp;titles&nbsp;follow&nbsp;Roll20's&nbsp;ability&nbsp;syntax,&nbsp;using&nbsp;the&nbsp;selected&nbsp;token,&nbsp;ie.&nbsp;\"%{selected|STR-check}\"&nbsp;or&nbsp;\"@{selected|repeating_weapon_$X_attack-roll\" ###&nbsp;NPC&nbsp;stat&nbsp;block Use&nbsp;the&nbsp;NPC/Monster&nbsp;parser&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;NPC&nbsp;tab&nbsp;to&nbsp;drag/drop&nbsp;monsters&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;compendium.&nbsp;&nbsp;You&nbsp;may&nbsp;also&nbsp;enter&nbsp;attribute&nbsp;data&nbsp;directly&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;NPC&nbsp;tab&nbsp;for&nbsp;easy&nbsp;stat-block&nbsp;input. ##&nbsp;Additional&nbsp;Notes Use&nbsp;the&nbsp;[Pathfinder&nbsp;Sheet&nbsp;Guide]( <a href="https://wiki.roll20.net/Pathfinder_Character_Sheet" rel="nofollow">https://wiki.roll20.net/Pathfinder_Character_Sheet</a> )&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;Roll20&nbsp;wiki&nbsp;for&nbsp;more&nbsp;details. Questions,&nbsp;comments,&nbsp;suggestions,&nbsp;please&nbsp;post&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Character&nbsp;Sheets&nbsp;forum:&nbsp;[Pathfinder&nbsp;sheet&nbsp;thread&nbsp;6]( <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/4735667/pf-pathfinder-sheet-thread-6" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/4735667/pf-pathfinder-sheet-thread-6</a> ) ##&nbsp;Special&nbsp;Thanks **Translations:&nbsp;** &nbsp;-&nbsp;白貓&nbsp;(Traditional&nbsp;Chinese&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;translation&nbsp;done&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Pathfinder&nbsp;sheet.) **Sam&nbsp;M.**(original&nbsp;sheet&nbsp;author) And...&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Roll20&nbsp;community&nbsp;and&nbsp;character&nbsp;sheet&nbsp;beta&nbsp;test&nbsp;game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;and&nbsp;support.",

What I said above, you just need to replace characters that JSON doesn't like. You've already escaped all the double quotes; you need to replace all line breaks with \n, replace tabs with \t )although I don't see any tabs in your code), etc... . But really, the only thing I see in your markdown that would not work are the line breaks. So just put \n whereever there's a line break using a tool of your choice, and you should be good to go...

Jakob said: What I said above, you just need to replace characters that JSON doesn't like. You've already escaped all the double quotes; you need to replace all line breaks with \n, replace tabs with \t )although I don't see any tabs in your code), etc... . But really, the only thing I see in your markdown that would not work are the line breaks. So just put \n whereever there's a line break using a tool of your choice, and you should be good to go... Coolio. &nbsp;Thanks