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WhatsApp Text Formatter

Make words bold, italic, crossed out or monospace — and see exactly how the message will look in WhatsApp before you send it.

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Preview

how it looks in WhatsApp

Hi Priya 👋
Your order #4512 is out for delivery today.
Old price ₹1,299 now ₹999
Tracking ID: LP-4512

Cheat sheet

WhatsApp formatting codes

StyleType thisLooks like
Bold*Offer ends today*Offer ends today (bold)
Italic_limited stock_limited stock (italic)
Strikethrough~₹1,299~₹1,299 (crossed out)
Monospace```LP-4512```LP-4512 (fixed-width)

Put the marks right next to the words, without a space inside: *bold* works, * bold * doesn't.

Tips for messages people actually read

  • Bold only the one thing that matters — the price, the date or the action. Bold everywhere means bold nowhere.
  • Use strikethrough for price drops: ~₹1,299~ *₹999* is instantly clear.
  • Use monospace for codes like order IDs, coupon codes or OTPs, so they're easy to copy.
  • Keep lines short. Most people read WhatsApp on a phone.
  • Templates work the same way: the same marks work in WhatsApp Business API message templates for broadcasts.

WhatsApp text formatting FAQ

How do I write bold text on WhatsApp?+

Put an asterisk on both sides: *your text*. Use underscores for italic (_text_), tildes for strikethrough (~text~) and three backticks for monospace (```text```).

Does the formatting work in WhatsApp Business API templates?+

Yes. Template messages you send for broadcasts and notifications use the same marks.

Is my text saved anywhere?+

No. The formatter runs only in your browser; nothing is sent to us.

Why doesn't my bold show?+

Check there's no space between the mark and the word, and that the closing mark is followed by a space or punctuation.

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