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View, copy, and share message content as Markdown

Zulip messages are formatted using Markdown. You can quote or forward a message, or simply view, copy and share its content as Markdown.

View message content as Markdown

  • Desktop/Web

  1. Hover over a message to reveal three icons on the right.

  2. Click on the ellipsis ().

  3. Click View original message. You will not see the View original message menu option for editable messages that you have sent.

You can also use the E shortcut to view the content of the selected message as Markdown.

Copy message content as Markdown

  • Desktop/Web
  • Mobile

  1. Hover over a message to reveal three icons on the right.

  2. Click on the ellipsis ().

  3. Click View original message. You will not see the View original message menu option for editable messages that you have sent.

  4. Click the Copy and close () widget in the upper right corner of the message.

You can also use the E shortcut to view the content of the selected message as Markdown.

  1. Press and hold a message until the long-press menu appears.

  2. Tap Copy message text.

Share message content

  • Mobile

  1. Press and hold a message until the long-press menu appears.

  2. Tap Share, and choose the app to which you want to share message content.

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