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# Use Message Node for Markdown Variables with Copilot

You can now use a **Workflow Message Node** to designate that the value of a variable is in Markdown format, if you're using the Aisera Copilot application.

**To designate that the value of a variable for a Copilot application is in Markdown format:**

1. Create a new application/bot or open an existing application/bot in the Aisera Admin UI.
2. Select **AI Automation > AI Workflow Studio**.
3. Drag a **Message** node onto the **Workflow Studio** canvas.
4. Specify that the value of the variable is in Markdown format, as shown below:

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