WhatsApp announces new text formatting features. Learn how to use the new features

WhatsApp has announced new text formatting options for users to compose messages through the platform. In addition to the already well-known bold, italics, middle, and monospace, those using the app can range from listing items to highlighting text to be more legible when exchanging messages.

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According to WhatsApp, the new functions are supposed to help users save time, in addition to helping communicate more effectively. The new feature will be rolled out to users gradually and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.

WhatsApp said that the new format options will be available for all devices: Android, iOS, Web and Mac Desktop. Additionally, administrators can use new resources in channels. Discover new features:

Item list

A resource to help organize steps in the process, such as ingredients in a recipe or highlighting the main points of a message.

how to use: Type – followed by a space

Numbered list

The feature highlights a specific order of items, such as instructions or walkthroughs.

how to use: Type 1 or 2 followed by a period and a space

Block quote

The feature helps highlight text to make it more legible in messages

how to use: Type the > symbol followed by a space

Embedded code

The feature is often used by developers who need to share code snippets or commands.

how to use: Add the code before and after the content