Let’s say you’re copying text from a webpage and pasting it into an AI tool for feedback. By default, most copying methods strip out formatting, leaving you with plain text. But keeping the formatting—like bold, italics, and links—can often be helpful.
Solution: Copy as Markdown
A simple way to preserve formatting is to copy the text as Markdown. This keeps structure intact while remaining AI-friendly.
How to Copy Text as Markdown
To do this, install the Chrome extension: Copy as Markdown.
Once installed, follow these steps:
- Open the webpage you want to copy from.
- Highlight the desired text.
- Right-click and select “Copy selection as Markdown.”
- Paste the copied text into your AI tool.
Why This Works Well
When pasted, the text will retain:
✅ Bold and italics
✅ 📎 Links
✅ 🔹 Bulleted lists
However, AI tools can’t directly “see” images in Markdown, as they appear as URLs. That said, AI may still recognize filenames and alt text (if provided by the original webpage).
Give it a try and make your AI interactions even more effective.