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WhatsApp Text Formatter

WhatsApp formats text with simple marks around words: *bold*, _italic_, ~strikethrough~ and ```monospace```, plus `inline code`, > quotes and lists. Select text and press a button — the editor adds the right marks, and the preview shows how it will look in the chat.

Free, no sign-up Runs in your browser

How to use the whatsapp text formatter

  1. 01

    Type or paste

    Write your message in the editor.

  2. 02

    Format

    Select words and use the toolbar (or Ctrl+B / Ctrl+I). Add emoji, lists and quotes.

  3. 03

    Copy

    Copy the plain text with marks. It formats itself when sent in WhatsApp.

Good to know

  • Marks must touch the word: *bold* works, * bold * does not. The preview follows the same rule.
  • Inline code, quotes and lists need a recent version of WhatsApp. Older apps show the marks as typed.
  • Everything you type stays in your browser. Nothing is sent to WALink unless you sign in and choose to save.

Frequently asked questions

Why don't I see bold in WhatsApp Web when I paste?

The formatting is applied after you send. In the input box you'll still see the * and _ marks.

Can I change the font?

WhatsApp has no font picker. Monospace (```text```) is the only alternative typeface. “Fancy font” generators use look-alike Unicode symbols that screen readers can't read, so we don't use them.

Can I combine styles?

Yes, for example *_bold italic_*. Keep the marks nested in order.