copyTextFrom: add docs for JS use

mobile-dev-inc · Aug 24, 2024 · f43b1d8 · f43b1d8
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diff --git a/api-reference/commands/copytextfrom.md b/api-reference/commands/copytextfrom.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ You can copy text from an element and save it in-memory, to paste later. To find
 
 ### Usage Example
 
-Copies text from an element and pastes it into a search field.
+Copies text from an element and pastes it into a search field:
 
 ```yaml
 appId: com.example.app
@@ -16,3 +16,16 @@ appId: com.example.app
     id: "searchFieldId"
 - pasteText
 ```
+
+The copied text can also be access in JavaScript using the `maestro.copiedText` property:
+
+```
+appId: com.example.app
+---
+- launchApp
+- copyTextFrom:
+    id: "someId"
+- tapOn:
+    id: "searchFieldId"
+- inputText: ${'Pasted using JavaScript: ' + maestro.copiedText}
+```
diff --git a/api-reference/commands/pastetext.md b/api-reference/commands/pastetext.md
@@ -1,16 +1,19 @@
 # pasteText
 
-Paste any text copied with [copyTextFrom](copytextfrom.md) into the currently focused field.\
-\
-_Note: Make sure your text field is in focus before using this command._
+Paste any text copied with [copyTextFrom](copytextfrom.md) into the currently
+focused field.
+
+{% hint style="info" %}
+Make sure your text field is in focus before using this command.
+{% endhint %}
 
 ```yaml
 - pasteText
 ```
 
 ### Usage Example
 
-Copies text from an element and pastes it into a search field.
+Copy text from an element and paste it into a search field:
 
 ```yaml
 appId: com.example.app