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DesignMarch 15, 2026·1 min read

Clean vs Classic vs Elegant: Choosing the Right Theme

Each theme transforms your document differently. Here's when to use which.

MarkdownTools ships with three built-in themes. Each has a distinct personality. Here's how to choose.

Clean

The default. Uses a modern sans-serif system font stack with generous spacing. Best for:

  • Technical documentation
  • README files
  • Quick notes and summaries
  • Anything where clarity is the priority

Classic

Uses Poppins — a geometric sans-serif with rounded, friendly letterforms. Best for:

  • Blog posts and articles
  • Marketing copy
  • Presentations
  • Content that needs warmth

Elegant

Uses Montserrat — bold, editorial, magazine-quality. Best for:

  • Executive reports
  • Proposals and pitches
  • Case studies
  • Anything that needs to impress

How to Choose

If you're unsure, start with Clean. It works for everything. Switch to Classic when the tone is conversational. Switch to Elegant when you need to make an impression.

You can preview all three on your actual content before exporting — just click the theme pills above the preview.

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MarkdownTools Team

March 15, 2026

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