WhatsApp gets 4 new text formatting options: What are they & how to use them

In today’s world of instant messaging, WhatsApp stands out as a go-to platform for connecting with friends, family, and colleagues. For those who are unaware WhatsApp offers a range of formatting options that can make your messages stand out. 

In the latest announcement, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that WhatsApp is getting four new text formatting options.

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The new text formatting options are: Bulleted Lists, Numbered Lists, Block Quote, and Inline Code.

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These new text formatting options aim to help users organise and craft their messages on WhatsApp. 

These are in addition to Bold, Italic, Strikethrough, and Monospace formatting options that are already available to WhatsApp users. The new formatting options are available to all Android, iOS, Web, and Mac desktop users.

It’s worth noting that Channel admins will also be able to use these new text formatting options. 

Let’s see how to use the new text formatting options.

Bulleted list

To add a bulleted list to your message, put a hyphen and a space before each word or sentence:

– text

– text

Numbered list

If you want to add a numbered list to your message, place a number, period and space before each line of text:

1. text

2. text

Block Quote

In order to add a quote to your message, place an angle bracket and space before the text: > text

Inline code

To add inline code to your message, place a backtick on both sides of the message: `text`

In our opinion, you can add a touch of flair to your WhatsApp texts by formatting them. Also, you can elevate your WhatsApp conversations from simple exchanges to stylish expressions.