WhatsApp Text Formatter — Bold, Italic & Strikethrough
Format your WhatsApp messages with bold, italic, and strikethrough text. Preview how your formatted message will look, then copy and paste it into any WhatsApp chat.
Format WhatsApp Message
WhatsApp Text Formatter
Use our rich-text editor to write messages with bold, italics, or strikethrough formatting. Preview exactly how your formatted message will look, then copy and paste it into any WhatsApp chat.
How WhatsApp Formatting Works
WhatsApp natively supports three text formatting styles:
- Bold: Wrap text with asterisks →
*bold* - Italic: Wrap text with underscores →
_italic_ - Strikethrough: Wrap text with tildes →
~strikethrough~
How to Use This Tool
- Type your message in the text area above.
- Click B, I, or S buttons to wrap selected text with formatting.
- Preview how your formatted message looks in the WhatsApp chat view.
- Copy and paste directly into your WhatsApp chat.
Where Formatting Works
These native WhatsApp formatting options are supported in all of the following places:
- Individual Chats: Send formatted personal messages to friends and family.
- Group Chats: Make your messages stand out in busy group conversations.
- WhatsApp Status: Add styled text to your text-based status updates.
- Business Messages: Use formatting for clearer customer communication.
Formatting Tips
- Select text first, then click a format button to wrap only that portion.
- Without selection, the format wraps the word "text" — just type over it.
- WhatsApp Web and desktop support the same native formatting as mobile.
FAQs
How do I format text in WhatsApp?
WhatsApp supports three native formatting styles: bold (*text*), italic (_text_), and strikethrough (~text~). Simply type the asterisks, underscores, or tildes around your text to apply the format.
What's the difference between native formatting and Unicode fonts?
Native WhatsApp formatting (with *, _, ~) works universally across all devices. Unicode font styles are different characters entirely — they don't use asterisks but render as actual stylized text. This tool supports both approaches.
Do the formatting symbols (*, _, ~) work in group chats?
Yes! WhatsApp's native formatting works in both individual and group chats, including on WhatsApp Web and desktop apps.
Can I copy the formatted text and paste it elsewhere?
Yes. Once you generate the formatted text, it copies to your clipboard as plain text. You can paste it into WhatsApp chats, other messaging apps, or anywhere that supports Unicode characters.
Does this tool work on WhatsApp Web?
Yes! The formatted text works on WhatsApp Web, desktop app, and mobile. Native formatting (*bold*, _italic_, ~strike~) is universally supported.