WhatsApp Text Formatter: Bold, Italic & Strikethrough
Write your WhatsApp message, select a word and tap Bold, Italic or Strikethrough. See it exactly as WhatsApp will show it, then copy it or send it in one tap.
- Free, no limit
- No signup
- Runs in your browser
How it looks on WhatsApp
How to format text in WhatsApp
Write your message
Type it in the box above, in English, Hindi or both.
Select a word
Then tap B, I or S, or press Ctrl+B or Ctrl+I on a computer.
Check the preview
The chat bubble shows the message the way WhatsApp will.
Copy or send
Paste it in any chat, or tap Send on WhatsApp to pick a contact.
Where formatting helps you sell
Offers and prices
~₹999~ *₹699*: the old price struck out and the new one bold reads at a glance.
Deadlines
*Valid till 31 October* in bold gets read even when the rest is skimmed.
Document lists
A numbered list of the papers you need from a loan or insurance customer.
Broadcast templates
The same markers work in WhatsApp Business API templates you send to many customers.
Quoting a customer
Start a line with > to quote what they asked, then answer under it.
Hindi messages
Bold and italic work around Hindi words too, *दिवाली ऑफर* included.
WhatsApp formatting cheat sheet
Type the markers around your text. They disappear when the message is sent.
| Format | Type this | Shows as |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | *text* | text |
| Italic | _text_ | text |
| Strikethrough | ~text~ | |
| Monospace | ```text``` | text |
| Inline code | `text` | text |
| Bulleted list | - text | • text |
| Numbered list | 1. text | 1. text |
| Quote | > text | ▎text |
How to bold text in WhatsApp without typing symbols
On Android, long-press a word in the message box, tap the three dots that appear and choose Bold, Italic, Strikethrough or Monospace. On iPhone, select the word, tap the arrow in the menu, then Format. On WhatsApp Web and the desktop app, select the text and press Ctrl+B for bold or Ctrl+I for italic (Cmd on a Mac).
Rules that make formatting work
The marker must touch the text on the inside: *offer* works, * offer * does not. It must not be glued to a letter on the outside, so price*today* stays as typed. And bold, italic and strikethrough end at a line break, so a two-line bold heading needs markers on each line. The buttons above follow these rules for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write bold text in WhatsApp?
Put an asterisk on both sides of the word, with no space inside: *Diwali offer* shows as bold. On a phone you can also select the word, tap the three dots (Android) or the arrow (iPhone), and choose Bold.
How do I write in italic or strikethrough on WhatsApp?
Use an underscore for italic, _like this_, and a tilde for strikethrough, ~like this~. A strikethrough old price next to a bold new one, ~₹999~ *₹699*, is the classic offer format.
Why is my WhatsApp formatting not working?
Usually a space just inside the marker: * offer * stays as it is, *offer* turns bold. The marker also must not touch a letter on the outside, and bold or italic cannot run across a line break, so mark each line on its own. This tool does all three for you.
Can I combine bold and italic?
Yes. Nest the markers: *_text_* is bold and italic. Strikethrough nests the same way, ~*text*~.
Does WhatsApp formatting work in WhatsApp Business and message templates?
Yes. The same markers work in the WhatsApp Business app and in templates on the WhatsApp Business API, so a bold offer line looks the same when you send it to hundreds of customers. See how long WhatsApp template approval takes.
Does it work with Hindi text?
Yes. The markers work around any language, so *दिवाली ऑफर* shows in bold just like English.
Is this tool free? Is my message saved?
Free, with no signup and no limit. The formatting happens in your browser; your message is not sent to us or stored anywhere.
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