WhatsApp supports built-in text formatting using simple symbols. Wrap your text in asterisks for **bold**, underscores for _italic_, tildes for ~strikethrough~, and triple backticks for ```monospace```. But remembering the right syntax can be tedious, especially when combining multiple formats. This tool takes the guesswork out of WhatsApp formatting. Type or paste your message, select any text, and click a formatting button to instantly apply the style. You get a live WhatsApp-style preview showing exactly how your message will look. Copy the formatted text and paste it directly into any WhatsApp chat. Works on personal chats, groups, and status updates.
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Text Formatter
Apply WhatsApp formatting — see live preview
Formatted output (copy this)
WhatsApp Preview
Your message preview...
How to Use This Tool
Type or paste your message in the text box
Select the text you want to format (or leave unselected to format all)
Click a formatting button: Bold, Italic, Strikethrough, Monospace, Quote, or List
Preview how it will look in the WhatsApp preview bubble
Click "Copy Formatted Text" and paste into WhatsApp
Frequently Asked Questions
Wrap your text with asterisks (*). For example, *hello* will appear as bold in WhatsApp. This formatter does it for you automatically — just select text and click the Bold button.
Yes! You can nest formatting symbols. For example, *_bold italic_* creates bold italic text. The formatter handles this correctly when you apply multiple styles.
Absolutely. WhatsApp formatting works in all chats — personal messages, group conversations, and even status updates. The formatting is built into WhatsApp itself.
Monospace text (```like this```) uses a fixed-width font, making it ideal for sharing code snippets, aligning text in columns, or creating a typewriter aesthetic.
Yes. WhatsApp formatting is universal and works on Android, iOS, WhatsApp Web, and the desktop app. Every recipient sees the same bold, italic, or strikethrough styling.