How to make bold text in WhatsApp
Learning how to use bold text in WhatsApp is a simple but powerful way to improve the clarity and impact of your messages.
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Whether you're sending personal reminders, sharing instructions in a group chat, or highlighting important details in a work conversation, formatting tools can make your text easier to read and more visually appealing. WhatsApp supports several formatting styles, but bold is one of the most commonly used because it instantly draws attention without overwhelming the message.
How to write in bold on WhatsApp
WhatsApp uses simple Markdown-like characters to format text. This means that, in order to make your message appear in bold, you just need to place an asterisk (*) before and after the text you want in bold, as shown below:
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This simple method works the same on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp Web, and WhatsApp Desktop, so you don't need to learn different steps for different devices.
Fancier bold styles in WhatsApp
If you want to get a bit fancier with your bold text, you can use our bold font generator instead of the basic bold formatting that WhatsApp offers. Some examples of fancier bold styles that you can only get with our generator are 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒇 𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒅, 𝖌𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖈 𝖇𝖔𝖑𝖉 or 𝓼𝓬𝓻𝓲𝓹𝓽 𝓫𝓸𝓵𝓭. To use them, you must follow these steps:
- Go to our bold text generator page.
- Type your desired message in the input box.
- Select a bold style from the list of available fonts.
- Copy the generated bold text.
- Open WhatsApp and paste the bold text into your chat.
- Send your message with the fancier bold style!
Pros
Pros
- Unique and eye-catching appearance
- Helps your messages stand out even more
- Can add a personal touch to your texts
Cons
- Can appear as strange characters if unsupported
- Overuse can reduce readability
- May not be readable by text-to-voice software
Why use bold text in WhatsApp?
Using bold text can enhance your communication by:
- Highlighting important words or key points
- Organizing long messages into readable sections
- Emphasizing deadlines, names, or urgent details
- Improving visibility in fast-moving group chats
- Making reminders clearer, especially when you need quick acknowledgment
Many people overlook WhatsApp's formatting features, but once you start using them, your messages become noticeably more effective.