If you hold down the mouse button, does your bow do more damage like with a sword?

I don′t think so. My guess is that it only allows you to aim

It's like other weapons with a damage range (like 1-25, etc); if you hold fire until the animation is complete, you get full damage.

Thanks, that's what I guessed....doesn't matter on crossbows, but it can make a big difference on other bows.

Never gave that subject any thought, tbt. But ok then, it does more damage