WhatsApp Gains New Text Formatting Options; Here’s How to Use Them

WhatsApp has beentesting some new text formatting optionsfor a while now, and we saw the first glimpse of it in a beta update in January. These new options are now out of the development phase and rolling out to users starting today across all platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Web, and Mac. So, in this guide, we will take you through each text formatting option in WhatsApp and how to use it.

How to Use New Text Formatting Options in WhatsApp

The new text formatting options in WhatsApp include bulleted lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code. These are in addition to pre-existing options, which are Italic, Strikethrough, Bold, and Monoscope. We have briefly explained the use case and how to use each of the formats in your messages below.

You can refer to this official image shared by WhatsApp, which sums up all the new text formatting options we have discussed above. It also shows you how to use the older formatting tools.

While I have rarely seen anyone using text formatting options in regular conversations, I think they can come in quite handy in group chats. Moreover, I can already think of a few ways to utilize bullet and numbered list formats in my bookmarks within WhatsApp.

These text formatting options are now live, so try them out for yourself. Share what you think about them in the comments below.

Anshuman Jain

As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.

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