Tired of plain text messages? WhatsApp has you covered! With their recent text formatting options, you can now emphasize important points, create lists, and even share code snippets with ease. Let’s dive into the world of WhatsApp text formatting and make your messages stand out.
The Classics:
- Bold: Enliven key points or emphasize important words by surrounding them with asterisks.
- Example: *Remember to bring your ID!*
- Italic: Add a touch of subtlety or highlight specific terms by placing underscores on both sides. This works well for titles, foreign words, or internal jokes.
- Example: _This will turn into italic_
- Strikethrough: Cross out completed items on lists or indicate sarcasm with tildes. Useful for clarifying mistakes or playful banter.
- For example: ~DO NOT ENTER~
- Monospace: Display code snippets, poems, or technical information in a fixed-width font using three backticks. This enhances readability and maintains formatting.
- Example: “`This will be Monospcaed“`
New Arrivals:
- Bulleted Lists: Start your line with a hyphen (-) followed by a space to create a bulleted list. Handy for quick to-dos or casual notes.
- Example:
– to do 1
– to do 2
– to do 3
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- Numbered Lists: Use one or two digits followed by a period and space to create a numbered list. Ideal for instructions or ordered sequences.
- Example:
1. to do this 1
2. to do this 2
3. to do this 3
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- Block Quotes: Indent your text with a greater-than symbol (>) followed by a space to create a block quote. Perfect for highlighting important passages or setting text apart.
- Example: > Keep this sentence in mind
- Inline Code: Wrap short snippets of code or text you want to display in a fixed-width font with backticks. Useful for technical discussions or sharing specific commands.
- Example: `print(“Hello World!”)`
