How do I use rich text or markdown language in CoVet to bold, italicize or change the size of text in my reports?
There are a number of options available to change the formatting of text within CoVet. Some of these options can even be triggered automatically!
Also, be sure to check out our article on Advanced templates for more details on how to apply formatting automatically.
Please note that there is a very important setting under My Account > Profile & Settings which affects the behaviour of text that is copied out of CoVet and pasted into another software.
This setting allows you to determine the default behavior of all copy buttons (i.e. both "Copy All" and "Copy" by section buttons) within CoVet.
| Rich Text | Rich text looks like this |
| Markdown Text | Markdown text **looks like this** |
| Plain Text | Plain text looks like this |
Rich text is the option that is set by default, so no need to do anything if you like this setting. Note that even when you copy in rich text from CoVet, this formatting will only work if the destination software is capable of accepting and displaying rich text. This ability will vary from program to program.
Markdown text might be useful for people using certain practice management software like ezyVet, which recognizes markdown and automatically formats it into rich text. When using the Markdown option in CoVet, it will automatically insert the appropriate markdown characters when copied even though what you are viewing in the CoVet editor appears as rich text.
Plain text is, well, plain. Still gets the job done though!