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Copilot CLI ignores no-em-dash style instruction #4986

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Summary

Copilot CLI responses still use em dash characters even when active instructions explicitly say not to use em dashes.

Expected behavior

When active instructions include "no em dash", responses should avoid em dash punctuation and use alternatives such as commas, colons, or parentheses.

Actual behavior

Responses intermittently include em dash punctuation despite the active style rule.

Impact

This causes style inconsistencies in outbound drafts and requires manual cleanup before sending.

Suggested fix

Add a higher-priority style guard that blocks em dash output whenever a "no em dash" rule is present in active instructions.

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