After undergoing testing for some time, WhatsApp is officially launching its new text formatting options. Initially spotted in a beta update back in January, these features are now available to users across all platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Web, and Mac. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each of these formatting options and explain how to use them effectively.
Using New Text Formatting Options in WhatsApp
WhatsApp’s latest text formatting options build upon the existing ones by introducing bulleted lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code. Here’s a quick rundown of each format and how to use them in your messages:
- Bulleted lists: Convenient for listing items. Begin with “-” followed by a space and your message. To add more items, repeat the process. For example: “- Fruits, – Milk, – Veggies, etc.”
- Numbered lists: Ideal for outlining steps or procedures. Start with a digit from 1 to 9, followed by a period and space, then your message. For example: “1. 2. 3. and so on.”
- Block quotes: Use to quote someone or highlight text. Begin with “>” followed by a space and your message. For instance: “> Where were you yesterday?”
- Inline code: Handy for displaying code snippets or emphasizing text. Surround your message with single quotation marks. For example: “‘This is a great book.'”
For a visual reference and a summary of these new features, WhatsApp has provided an official image demonstrating their usage alongside the existing formatting tools.
Although it’s uncommon to witness frequent use of text formatting options in casual conversations, I believe their utility becomes more apparent in group chats. Additionally, I can envision practical applications, such as organizing bookmarks using bullet and numbered lists within WhatsApp.
These text formatting features are currently active, so go ahead and experiment with them. Feel free to share your thoughts on these options in the comments below.
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