View the Markdown source of a message

You can view the Markdown source of a message to learn how the message was formatted, or to copy the Markdown source for a reply.

View the Markdown source of a message

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

  2. Click on the ellipsis ().

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

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

Copy the Markdown source of a message to your clipboard

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

  2. Click on the ellipsis ().

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

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

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

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

  2. Tap Copy to clipboard.