Most people do not know how to make a list on WhatsApp

Are you aware that WhatsApp is not just meant for casual chats, but it can also be a powerful tool for office communication? It is loaded with formatting features that can make your messages more engaging and fun. 

Many people are not aware of these hidden features that can add personality to your messages. Whether you are chatting with friends, family, or colleagues, knowledge of WhatsApp text formatting can take your conversations to a whole new level. 

So, let’s explore the world of WhatsApp text formatting together and discover its secrets!

What is text formatting?

Formatting text is changing the appearance of text, such as changing the font size, color, or style (bold or italic). It can be helpful to make these changes to get people’s attention on specific parts of the text.

Examples

1. Bold & Beautiful:

Want to make something stand out? Or want to emphasize something in your message?

• Type your message.
• To bold your message, place an asterisk (*) on both side of the text: *text*.

For example,

Typing *Hello* will appear as Hello when sent.

*Hi Rahul,* How Are You Doing? Will appear as Hi Rahul, How Are You Doing?

2.Italic & Styles Text:

If you want to make your text stand out or look a little different, you can use italics. This kind of text is often used in greeting cards to add a fancy touch. Here’s how you can do it:

• Type your message.
• To italicize your message, place an underscore “_” on both sides of the text.

For example,

Typing _Hello_ will appear as Hello when sent.

Similarly, _Hi Rahul, _ How Are You Doing?” will appear as “Hi Rahul, How Are You Doing?”

3. Strikethrough Text:

Did you accidentally send the wrong information? Simply strikethrough any incorrect information and write the correct information next to it if you want to correct it. Cross it out, like this: This was a mistake.

• Type your message.
• To strikethrough your message, place an asterisk  ~ on both side of the text: ~text~.

For example,

Typing ~Hello~ will appear as Hellowhen sent.

Hi Rahul, you have to pay ~3900~.  Will appear as “Hi Rahul, you have to pay 3900”.

Tip: You can also edit the sent message in whatsapp.

4. Monospace Text / Inline Code:

If you want to show your code with perfect spacing or a typewriter-style font, you can use back-ticks “`. These are particularly useful when you want to display codes or discussing about specific commands or programming terms within your conversation.

• Simply type your message
• Use backticks on both sides of the text, like this:
  “`
  function Alert() {
    Alert(“Successfully updated!”)
  }
  “`

Then it will appear like this

function Alert() {
  Alert(“Successfully updated!”)
}

This will make the code easier to read and understand.

5. List

Are you tired of reading long paragraphs? Why not organize your information or notes into a list? A bulleted list is a great way to present your ideas in a clear and concise manner. You can use bullet points (•) or numbered lists (1.) to keep things organized.

Bulleted List

To create a bulleted list, simply start a new line with a dash (-) or an asterisk (*) followed by a space. WhatsApp will automatically format it into a bulleted list. For example:

– Item 1
– Item 2

Numbered List

To create a numbered list, type numbers followed by a period and space. WhatsApp will automatically convert it into a numbered list. For example:

1. First item
2. Second item

6. Quote Text:

To share a wise quote, funny message, or emphasize a particular statement.

• Use the greater than symbol >  before the t ext. 

For example,

“The best way to predict the future is to create it” – Abraham Lincoln.

Additional Tips:

• Quick Reply: Double tap a message to quickly reply.
• Pin Chats: Swipe right on a chat and pin it for easy access.
• Star Messages: Press and hold a message to star it, making it easy to find later.

By mastering these simple steps, you’ll not only impress your colleagues but also communicate more effectively. Give these tricks a try and watch your WhatsApp skills improve!

I hope this information meets your expectations and proves to be a valuable resource for office workers who want to enhance their WhatsApp skills.

Related resources:

• About how to edit send message in whatsapp.