How to emphasize a word in WhatsApp - briefly?
To emphasize a word in WhatsApp, you can use asterisks (*) or underscores (_) around the word. For example, typing important* or important will display as important in bold text. This feature is supported on both mobile and web versions of WhatsApp.
How to emphasize a word in WhatsApp - in detail?
To emphasize a word in WhatsApp, you can use various methods depending on the platform and device you are using. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
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Using Italics:
- On iOS devices: You can italicize words by placing an underscore (_) before and after the word you want to emphasize. For example, typing italic will appear as italic.
- On Android devices: The same method applies. Place an underscore before and after the word to make it italic.
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Using Bold:
- On iOS and Android devices: To bold a word, place an asterisk (*) before and after the word you want to emphasize. For instance, typing *bold* will appear as bold.
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Using both Italics and Bold:
- On iOS and Android devices: You can combine italics and bold by placing an underscore and an asterisk together before and after the word. This method is useful for emphasizing a word more strongly. For example, typing italic and bold will appear as italic and bold.
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Using Monospace:
- On iOS devices: To use monospace (a typewriter-style font), place a backtick (<code>) before and after the word you want to emphasize. For instance, typing monospace` will appear as
monospace. - On Android devices: This feature may not be supported on all versions of WhatsApp for Android. However, you can try using backticks as mentioned above, but compatibility might vary.
- On iOS devices: To use monospace (a typewriter-style font), place a backtick (<code>) before and after the word you want to emphasize. For instance, typing monospace` will appear as
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Using Strikethrough:
- On iOS and Android devices: To strikethrough a word (drawing a line through the text), place a tilde (~) before and after the word. For example, typing ~strikethrough~ will appear as
strikethrough.
- On iOS and Android devices: To strikethrough a word (drawing a line through the text), place a tilde (~) before and after the word. For example, typing ~strikethrough~ will appear as
By using these methods, you can effectively emphasize words in your WhatsApp messages, making your communications more expressive and clear.