WhatsApp Fonts
WhatsApp has built-in formatting with symbols: *bold*, _italic_, ~strikethrough~ and monospace. The editor below adds them for you and previews the chat bubble, and the fancy fonts cover everything else.
Fancy fonts for status, name and About
𝓖𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰
WhatsApp Formatting to Unicode Converter
WhatsApp codes only work inside WhatsApp: paste a *bold* message into Instagram and the asterisks show up. This converter turns *bold*, _italic_, ~strikethrough~ and ``monospace`` into Unicode styles, so the message keeps its look in any app. The top bubble shows how WhatsApp renders the codes.
WhatsApp Formatting Codes
Wrap text in these symbols and WhatsApp formats it. Tap a code to copy it.
How to Format a WhatsApp Message
You can type the codes or use the menu. Here is the typed way.
Formatting Codes vs. Fancy Fonts
Formatting only shows inside WhatsApp. Fancy Unicode fonts look the same in every app and work in your profile name and About, where codes do not.
Where Each Option Works in WhatsApp
Codes and fonts work in different places. Pick a field.
A Short History of WhatsApp Formatting
WhatsApp formatting grew from 3 codes to a small Markdown set.
WhatsApp Fonts FAQs
How do I write bold in WhatsApp?
Put an asterisk on each side of the word, like *hello*, and WhatsApp shows it bold.
Can I change the font of my WhatsApp name?
Yes, paste a fancy Unicode font into Settings → Profile → Name. Formatting symbols do not work in the name field.
Why do asterisks show when I paste a WhatsApp message elsewhere?
Other apps do not understand WhatsApp codes. Run the message through the converter above to turn them into Unicode styles.
How do I write in monospace on WhatsApp?
Put 3 backticks before and after the text, like ```this```.
Can I combine bold and italic in WhatsApp?
Yes, nest the codes: *_bold italic_*.
Do WhatsApp fonts work in groups?
Yes, codes and Unicode fonts both work in group chats and group names.
Related tools
Browse every tool in Social Media Fonts or go back to the Fancy Text Generator.