element-hq / element-hq/element-web
When copying a message with formatting, copy the formatting as well
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Description
### Your use case
#### What would you like to do?
When copying messages with Markdown/HTML, keep the formatting as well
#### Why would you like to do it?
In WhatsApp Web, you can copy messages that are formatted, and it'll copy the formatting as well (e.g., “**Text**” copied as “\*\*Text\*\*” (if using Markdown) or “\Text\” (if using HTML), instead of “Text”)
#### How would you like to achieve it?
Add an option in the message options, or just follow how WhatsApp Web does when you copy a formatted message
### Have you considered any alternatives?
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### Additional context
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