https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=516111
--- Comment #2 from James Graham <[email protected]> --- So I hard disagree with this as it seems based on a fundamental misconception there is no "plain text mode" it is always a rich text chat bar the only choice is to show/hide the controls. Its really quick message mode vs long message mode. As far as the automatic markdown conversion goes it's designed to be a nice feature for power users to be able to access the rich text formatting without having to switch to mouse. In the long term I don't want to be in a place where *bold* and bold - click the button to add a visual rich format live together as that will be very inconsistent and very error prone for non power users. I think we need to be careful that we don't drive design decisions toward our own niche desires based on: - Muscle memory - just because we've learnt to do things a certain way because there wasn't anything better doesn't mean we should continue when different is available - see https://xkcd.com/1172/ - Our power usage - knowing markdown and being able to work with it is niche That being said the markdown upgrade is in it's infancy and the long term plan is to be more like a proper block text editor where the markdown shows itself when you move the cursor into a section. I was also leaving it open to add a button to switch the auto markdown formatting on/off in the rich text bar if it isn't fully ready by 26.04 which at this point is most likely. This will technically give you what you ask for in the short term but just note it's days are numbered as in the long term. -- You are receiving this mail because: You are watching all bug changes.
