WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with over 2 billion users. It allows you to send text, voice, video, and media messages to your contacts, as well as make voice and video calls. But did you know that you can also format your text messages to make them more expressive and attractive?
In this article, I will show you how to use WhatsApp’s new text formatting features, which let you add bullets, quotes, numbering, and inline code to your messages. These features are brand new and were introduced in the latest update of WhatsApp in February 2024. They are available on both Android and iOS devices, and work on both individual and group chats.
How to Add Bullets to Your Messages
Bullets are useful when you want to list some items or points in your message. To add bullets to your message, you need to use a dash (-) before each item. For example, if you want to send a message like this:
– I need to buy some groceries
I have a meeting at 3 pm
I will call you later
When you send the message, WhatsApp will automatically convert the dashes into bullets.
How to Add Quotes to Your Messages
Quotes are useful when you want to highlight a phrase or a sentence from another source, such as a book, a movie, or a website. To add quotes to your message, you need to use a greater than sign (>) before the quote. For example, if you want to send a message like this:
You need to type it like this:
> The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu
When you send the message, WhatsApp will automatically add quotation marks and a vertical line to the quote.
How to Add Numbering to Your Messages
Numbering is useful when you want to order some items or steps in your message. To add numbering to your message, you need to use a number followed by a dot (.) before each item. For example, if you want to send a message like this:
You need to type it like this:
1. Open WhatsApp
2. Tap on the chat you want to send a message to
3. Type your message and press send
When you send the message, WhatsApp will automatically add spaces and align the numbers.
How to Add Inline Code to Your Messages
Inline code is useful when you want to show some code snippets or commands in your message. To add inline code to your message, you need to use a backtick (`) before and after the code. For example, if you want to send a message like this:
You need to type it like this:
The formula for the area of a circle is `A = pi * r^2`.
When you send the message, WhatsApp will automatically format the code with a monospaced font and a gray background.
Conclusion
WhatsApp’s new text formatting features are a great way to make your messages more interesting and organized. You can use bullets, quotes, numbering, and inline code to add some variety and emphasis to your text. Try them out and see how they work for you!
