WhatsApp Message Formatter
Add bold, italic, strikethrough, monospace, bulleted & numbered lists, quote blocks and emojis to any WhatsApp message — with a live preview that mirrors how it'll look on WhatsApp.
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ORD-29481*text*_text_~text~```text```* item1. item> textEnterHow to format WhatsApp messages
WhatsApp supports a small markdown-style formatting language that works in personal WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business and the WhatsApp Business API. You add a symbol before and after the text you want styled, hit send, and WhatsApp renders the result. This formatter applies the symbols for you and shows a live preview that matches how WhatsApp will display your message.
Bold, italic, strikethrough & monospace
- Bold: wrap text in single asterisks —
*hello*. - Italic: wrap text in underscores —
_hello_. Strikethrough: wrap text in tildes —~hello~.Monospace: wrap text in three backticks —```hello```. Great for order IDs, codes and tracking numbers.- You can combine styles, for example
*_bold italic_*.
Lists & quotes
WhatsApp now renders true list and quote blocks. Start each line with one of:
*or-for a bulleted list1.,2.… for a numbered list>for a quote block
Emojis
Emojis dramatically improve open and reply rates in WhatsApp marketing. Use the emoji button in the toolbar to insert popular emojis at the cursor — no need to switch keyboards.
Tips for high-converting WhatsApp messages
- Open with the customer's first name and a friendly emoji.
- Use bold sparingly — one or two phrases per message, not whole paragraphs.
- Break long offers into a bulleted list so customers can scan in 2 seconds.
- Put order IDs, coupon codes and tracking numbers in
monospaceso they're easy to copy. - End with one clear call-to-action. Hard rule: one CTA per message.
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WhatsApp formatting FAQ
How do I format text in WhatsApp?+
WhatsApp uses simple markdown-style symbols: wrap text with asterisks for *bold*, underscores for _italic_, tildes for ~strikethrough~ and three backticks for ```monospace```. Use this tool to add the symbols for you and preview the result.
How do I make bold text on WhatsApp?+
Place a single asterisk before and after the words you want bold — for example *hello* renders as bold. The asterisks themselves disappear once the message is sent.
How do I make italic text on WhatsApp?+
Wrap the text with underscores: _hello_ becomes italic. You can combine styles, e.g. *_bold italic_*.
Does WhatsApp support bullet or numbered lists?+
Yes. Starting a line with '* ' or '- ' creates a bulleted list, and '1. ', '2. ' creates a numbered list. WhatsApp added native list rendering in 2023.
How do I add a quote block in WhatsApp?+
Start a line with '> ' (greater-than and a space). WhatsApp renders the line as a blockquote with a vertical bar.
Will my formatting work on WhatsApp Business and the WhatsApp Business API?+
Yes. The same markdown works in personal WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business and messages sent through the official WhatsApp Business API — including broadcasts and templates sent via LandinChat.
Does formatting work in WhatsApp template messages?+
Yes. You can use bold, italic, strikethrough and monospace inside approved template bodies. Lists and quotes also render in WhatsApp clients that support them.
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