+/**
+ * modest_text_utils_buffer_selection_is_valid:
+ * @buffer: a #GtkTextBuffer
+ *
+ * Checks if @buffer contains a valid selection for cut/copy. This means it's
+ * not empty, and no images are in the selection.
+ *
+ * Returns: %TRUE if there's a valid selection, false otherwise.
+ */
+gboolean modest_text_utils_buffer_selection_is_valid (GtkTextBuffer *buffer);
+
+/**
+ * modest_text_utils_escape_mnemonics:
+ * @text: a string
+ *
+ * obtains the representation of text, but escaping mnemonics (we duplicate _)
+ *
+ * Returns: a newly allocated string
+ */
+gchar *modest_text_utils_escape_mnemonics (const gchar *text);
+
+/**
+ * modest_text_utils_simplify_recipients:
+ * @recipients: a list of recipients
+ *
+ * returns a list of simplified recipients:
+ * * a@b <a@b> converted to a@b
+ * * NULL converted to ""
+ *
+ * It's mainly intended for printing in screen addresses, but it can
+ * also be used for reply/forward.
+ */
+gchar *modest_text_utils_simplify_recipients (const gchar *recipient);
+