Using Right-click open [thing] Menu Does Not Work To Open Markdown Files.

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Using Right-Click "Open [Thing]" Menu Does Not Work to Open Markdown Files

When working with Markdown files, it's common to encounter links to other Markdown files within the same folder or child folders. However, when attempting to right-click on these links and select "Open [Thing]" in Sublime Text, users may encounter an error message stating "The Application can't be opened -50." This issue is particularly puzzling, given that the .md extension is associated with Sublime Text on MacOS, and double-clicking an MD file in the Finder opens it in Sublime Text.

The bug occurs when attempting to right-click a Markdown link that is a valid link to a Markdown file. Sublime Text reports "The Application can't be opened -50," which does not provide any clear explanation for the issue. This behavior is unexpected, especially considering that the .md extension is associated with Sublime Text.

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Open a Markdown file: Open a Markdown file that contains links to other Markdown files, either in the same folder or in child folders.
  2. Right-click a link: Right-click a link to a Markdown file.
  3. Observe the pop-up message: Observe the pop-up message saying that "the application can't be opened."

The link to the Markdown file can be absolute or relative, with or without "file://". This issue is not specific to the path type, and it occurs regardless of whether the path is correct or not.

The expected behavior is that Sublime Text would open the Markdown file in Sublime Text, particularly as the .md extension is associated with Sublime Text. If the path to the Markdown file was incorrect, it would be expected that Sublime Text would tell the user that it cannot locate the file, rather than displaying an error message that does not explain the problem.

The actual behavior is that Sublime Text reports "The Application can't be opened -50" when attempting to right-click a Markdown link and select "Open [Thing]". This behavior is unexpected and does not provide any clear explanation for the issue.

The Sublime Text build number is 4192.

The operating system is MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1.

No response.

Unfortunately, there is no known workaround for this issue. However, users can try the following:

  • Use the "Open with" menu: Instead of right-clicking and selecting "Open [Thing]", users can try using the "Open with" menu to select Sublime Text as the application to open the Markdown file.
  • Use the "Finder" to open the file: Users can try opening the Markdown file by double-clicking it in the Finder, which should open it in Sublime Text.

The issue of right-click "Open [Thing]" menu not working to open Markdown files in Sublime Text is a puzzling problem that occurs on MacOS. Despite the .md extension being associated with Sublime Text, users may encounter an error message stating "The Application can't be opened -50" when attempting to right-click a Markdown link and select "Open [Thing]". This behavior is unexpected and does not provide any clear explanation for the issue. Unfortunately, there is no known workaround for this issue, and users are advised to use alternative methods to open Markdown files in Sublime Text.
Using Right-Click "Open [Thing]" Menu Does Not Work to Open Markdown Files: Q&A

In our previous article, we discussed the issue of right-click "Open [Thing]" menu not working to open Markdown files in Sublime Text. This issue is particularly puzzling, given that the .md extension is associated with Sublime Text on MacOS, and double-clicking an MD file in the Finder opens it in Sublime Text. In this article, we will provide answers to some frequently asked questions related to this issue.

A: The cause of this issue is not yet clear. However, it is believed to be related to a bug in Sublime Text that prevents the "Open [Thing]" menu from working correctly with Markdown files.

A: Yes, this issue is specific to MacOS. It is not known to occur on Windows or Linux.

A: Yes, you can still open Markdown files in Sublime Text. You can try using the "Open with" menu to select Sublime Text as the application to open the Markdown file, or you can try opening the file by double-clicking it in the Finder.

A: Unfortunately, there is no known workaround for this issue. However, users can try using alternative methods to open Markdown files in Sublime Text, such as using the "Open with" menu or opening the file by double-clicking it in the Finder.

A: It is possible that this issue will be fixed in future versions of Sublime Text. However, there is no guarantee that it will be fixed, and users should continue to use alternative methods to open Markdown files in Sublime Text until the issue is resolved.

A: Yes, you can report this issue to the Sublime Text developers. You can submit a bug report on the Sublime Text website or on the Sublime Text forums.

A: You can help resolve this issue by providing more information about the issue, such as the steps you took to reproduce it and the error message you received. You can also try to provide a minimal reproducible example of the issue, which can help the developers to identify and fix the problem.

The issue of right-click "Open [Thing]" menu not working to open Markdown files in Sublime Text is a puzzling problem that occurs on MacOS. While there is no known workaround for this issue, users can try using alternative methods to open Markdown files in Sublime Text. If you are experiencing this issue, you can report it to the Sublime Text developers and provide more information about the issue to help resolve it.

  • Q: What is the cause of this issue? A: The cause of this issue is not yet clear. However, it is believed to be related to a bug in Sublime Text that prevents the "Open [Thing]" menu from working correctly with Markdown files.
  • Q: Is this issue specific to MacOS? A: Yes, this issue is specific to MacOS. It is not known to occur on Windows or Linux.
  • Q: Can I still open Markdown files in Sublime Text? A: Yes, you can still open Markdown files in Sublime Text. You can try using the "Open with" menu to select Sublime Text as the application to open the Markdown file, or you can try opening the file by double-clicking it in the Finder.
  • Q: Is there a workaround for this issue? A: Unfortunately, there is no known workaround for this issue. However, users can try using alternative methods to open Markdown files in Sublime Text, such as using the "Open with" menu or opening the file by double-clicking it in the Finder.
  • Q: Will this issue be fixed in future versions of Sublime Text? A: It is possible that this issue will be fixed in future versions of Sublime Text. However, there is no guarantee that it will be fixed, and users should continue to use alternative methods to open Markdown files in Sublime Text until the issue is resolved.
  • Q: Can I report this issue to the Sublime Text developers? A: Yes, you can report this issue to the Sublime Text developers. You can submit a bug report on the Sublime Text website or on the Sublime Text forums.
  • Q: What can I do to help resolve this issue? A: You can help resolve this issue by providing more information about the issue, such as the steps you took to reproduce it and the error message you received. You can also try to provide a minimal reproducible example of the issue, which can help the developers to identify and fix the problem.