Possible to copy paste search results beyond just links?

[ariehen]

Some links here:

Copy Search Results: Please add option to copy CONTEXT

Use case or problem The search pane has a great UI for including context (collapse, expand, show more). When we need to copy the results, all of that valuable context is stripped. [20210714-125342results] Proposed solution Please add the same controls that the search pane has for context to the Copy Search Results window. Or, give an option to match the information shown in the search pane. Example I accumulate numerous tags like #email/boss with a line of intended communication across so m…

Search: Copy context of search results and paste into note

Use case or problem Based on discussions on Discord and recent updates to Search (e.g., properties search), I recognize an on-going effort to improve Obsidian's core search feature, and there are plugins here and there which attempt to expand it to be more readable, operate as a modal, etc. But certain functions that increase the utility of other core features, such as Canvas, are desirable. Specifically, I want to be able to select multiple or all search results, i.e., their context: the line …

Inline Query Results: Please allow us to Select and Copy these as text or markdown

Use case or problem Inline search query is amazing! Not being able to select and copy the text results that show in Preview Mode is a significant handicap. Everything in Preview can be selected, except for this. [20210714-132559nocopy] Proposed solution Please let the text be blocked for copy if the mouse is dragged from white space across the text of interest. Example I accumulate numerous tags like #email/boss with a line of intended communication across so many notes. Copying search conte…

And a possible method using Templater and Dataview (I haven’t tried it yet, but plan to):

Return a string of text and the backlink via dataview

Now, not to pester OP or anyone else for their attention about yet more of the same, but – mainly for my own use cases to do with longform writing – I decided to make and share an upgrade of what came above, in the form of a Templater Js script with the DV query embedded, which lets the user interact with what they want output. It seems to be working well. <%* const currentFile = app.workspace.getActiveFile(); if (!currentFile) return; let folderRegex = /(.*)([/\\])/; // Default regex for ful…