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Markdown parsing for `**styles**` interrupted after open-bracket `(`.

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Description

Description of the problem or steps to reproduce

  1. Open new tab in micro
  2. Save as markdown (myFile.md)
  3. Type This is **bold** and highlighted - but (**this is not**). The parens interrupt parsing.

Specifications

Version 2.0.8 sudo apt get install -y micro

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OS: Pop OS 21.04
Terminal: ZSH

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Research direction

No source file or test is named in the report. Start by reproducing the behavior in micro with a saved myFile.md, then trace the Markdown parsing entry point and any related tests. Done means bold text continues to parse correctly inside parentheses without changing the existing behavior outside them.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, markdown
Domain
cli
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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