How to avoid switching back and forth in formatting method?

Is there any way to create a new issue using the new issue view/editor instead of the old one that requires using wiki markup instead of the newer markdown? It’s frustrating switching back and forth in formatting method when editing an old issue vs. creating a new one.

Bonus question: Is there a URL to jump straight to creating an issue using the new issue view/editor? I am aware of the CreateIssue.jspa page to open the old (oldest!) editor to create a new issue.