Is this a new feature in iOS 5?

[mikelegacy]

I noticed, when selecting text in email, it give you an option to format the text. It only gives you option for Bold Italic and Underline, as well as a nifty tool to decrease and increase Quote Level.

I use mail a lot, but i never noticed this before. Is it new?

 

[saving107]

Yes.

Scott Forstall demoed that feature on stage at WWDC and it's also featured on the promo video Apple has on their front page for iOS 5

 

[ahdickter]

It's a shame that people who don't have an iPhone won't be able to see the beautiful formatting. Oh well, I guess the commercial was right: If you don't have an iPhone well....you don't have an iPhone

 

[macfanboy]

It's a shame that people who don't have an iPhone won't be able to see the beautiful formatting. Oh well, I guess the commercial was right: If you don't have an iPhone well....you don't have an iPhone

Formatted text will appear in most mail clients, including web-based email clients. I don't get why you think formatting will only be visible on an iphone.

 

[JASApplications]

Yes. it was demoed at WWDC