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Test Case Description for copy-text-indented

Purpose

Determine whether text copied from a formatted web page (such as within a table) has a "non-annoying" layout.

Initial Conditions

Launch a text editing program (e.g. SimpleText on Mac OS or WordPad on Windows)

Steps/Description

  1. View the attached link
  2. Select the entire content of the left-hand column (beginning with "The Mozilla Organization") and select "Copy" from the Edit menu.
  3. View the contents of the Clipboard.
  4. Select the entire content of the right-hand column (beginning with "Status Update"), and select "Copy" from the Edit menu.
  5. View the contents of the Clipboard.
  6. Select both columns together --- and the Copyright statement at the bottom of the page --- and select "Copy" from the Edit menu.
  7. View the contents of the Clipboard.
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    To view the system Clipboard:
    Mac OS: Select "Show Clipboard" from the Finder.
    Windows: Select "Clipboard Viewer" from the Accessories subgroup of the Programs group.

Expected Results

In all three scenarios, the text should be copied and displayed in the clipboard with "non-annoying" formatting:

  • line breaks (<BR>) should be honored
  • table indentation should not affect the leftward position of the text
  • The leftmost column should be presented first in the clipboard, followed by the rightmost column and copyright statement.

(Otherwise, please use your best judgment; Internet Explorer 4.x+ is a good reference for a non-annoying implementation.)

Link(s)

copy-text-indented