microsoft / microsoft/copilot-for-eclipse
Incorrect formatting in chat
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- Java
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Description
If the Copilot response includes some special characters that were copied from the prompt, these may apparently be interpreted as formatting instructions. In the screenshot below, my prompt included the text :!~ that was repeated in the Copilot response; the ~ character is not displayed in the response but instead interpreted as start or end of strikethrough text.
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue in the Eclipse Copilot chat with a prompt containing :!~ and inspect how the response is rendered. Trace the response-formatting entry point responsible for strikethrough interpretation; done means copied special characters, including ~, display literally rather than changing the response formatting.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- desktop, devtools
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100