WhatsApp has introduced new options for text formatting within the messenger, making it easier for users to structure their messages with emphasis, quotes and other styling choices. This update adds a layer of clarity and personality to conversations, especially in long threads where emphasis matters for tone and readability. The feature set appears designed to help users convey meaning more precisely without switching to third party tools or long explanations.
Users can apply bold, italic and strikethrough styles to text, and there is support for a monospaced font that preserves the look of code or fixed width content. The bold style makes important phrases stand out, the italic style adds emphasis, and the strikethrough helps indicate edits or counterpoints. Monospaced text offers a distinct rhythm for blocks of code or technical snippets, which can be helpful in conversations that involve programming or configuration details. Lists are supported as well, with bullet points marking items and numeric sequences guiding steps or ordered instructions, all while maintaining the chosen formatting.
In addition to these basic styles, users can highlight quotes to draw attention to cited statements, and long messages can include code excerpts while keeping their indentation and formatting intact. This capability is especially valuable for developers, students or teams that frequently share snippets, configurations or commands within chats. By preserving layout and syntax, the content remains intact and easier to review in busy conversations.
Telegram offers similar text formatting options, but the way they are integrated into Pavel Durov’s messenger tends to be simpler. The typical approach is to select the desired text and pick a formatting option from a compact menu, providing a straightforward and intuitive experience without extra steps or complexity.
All major platforms are now equipped to support these enhancements. The features are available to users on Android, iOS, macOS and the web app, allowing consistent formatting across devices. There is no official confirmation yet about compatibility with every desktop variant, but the mobile and web experiences are robust and reliable for most everyday uses.
This addition aligns with a broader trend of giving chat users more control over presentation. Clearer emphasis, better organization of thoughts, and the ability to share technical content directly in chat contribute to more productive conversations. In practical terms, teams can draft quick updates, share configuration blocks and present key points with the appropriate visual weight, all within the familiar WhatsApp interface.