WhatsApp MessageFormatter
Format your WhatsApp messages with bold, italic, strikethrough, monospace, lists, and quotes. See a live preview and copy the formatted text. No signup required.
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💡 Tip: WhatsApp formatting works in both personal and business chats. Combine styles like *_bold italic_* for extra emphasis.
WhatsApp formatting guide
*bold*Wrap text in asterisks to make it bold.
_italic_Wrap text in underscores to make it italic.
~strikethrough~Wrap text in tildes to add strikethrough.
```monospace```Wrap text in three backticks for monospace font.
> quoteStart a line with > to create a quote block.
- list itemStart each line with - to create a bullet list.
When to use formatted messages
Customer support
Use bold for key information and lists for step-by-step instructions in support replies.
Sales messages
Highlight product names, prices, and offers with bold and italic formatting to catch attention.
Team communication
Structure internal updates with bullet lists and quotes to keep messages readable.
Marketing broadcasts
Format promotional messages with bold headings and clear CTAs for higher engagement.
Frequently asked questions
WhatsApp supports bold (*text*), italic (_text_), strikethrough (~text~), monospace (```text```), block quotes (> text), and bulleted lists (- item). You can also combine styles.
Yes. All formatting options work in both the regular WhatsApp app and WhatsApp Business. They also work in WhatsApp Web and desktop clients.
Yes. For example, *_bold italic_* creates text that is both bold and italic. ~*bold strikethrough*~ creates bold strikethrough text.
Yes. All text formatting options work in both individual and group chats across all WhatsApp platforms.
Make sure there are no spaces between the formatting symbols and the text. For example, * bold * won't work - it must be *bold* with no spaces.
Yes, this tool is completely free with no usage limits. Format and preview as many messages as you need without creating an account.
Yes. The same formatting syntax works in messages sent through the WhatsApp Business API. Wexio supports all WhatsApp formatting in automated and manual messages.
Wexio provides a shared inbox for WhatsApp Business, automated replies, message templates, and workflow automation - making it easy to send formatted, professional messages at scale.
