Whatsapp is a simple chatting app that enables you quickly compose texts, share images and documents, make audio and video calls. But did you also know that you can compose well formatted text messages within Whatsapp despite not having a fully blown rich text editor? You can make bulleted lists, numbered lists, make text bold, italic and so on.
In this article, I am going to show you some of Whatsapp’s text formatting shortcuts you can use to enrich your text messages. Alright, let’s dive into it.
| Format | How |
|---|---|
| – Message |
| 1. Message |
Block Quote | > Message |
Inline code | `Message` |
| Bold | *Message* |
| Italic | _Message_ |
| ~Message~ | |
| Monospace | ```Message``` |
So next time you’re composing your Whatsapp text messages, tryout these formatting shortcuts. I personally like the Bold shortcut. It comes in handy when adding a heading or title for your Whatsapp message. This makes it easy for your audience to quickly understand what the long test is about. You can also also use bulleted list for listing items, people’s names and so forth.
About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.
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