I’m a tech expert and this genius WhatsApp trick instantly improves your texts

A TIKTOK tech expert has shared a quick and easy way to improve your WhatsApp texts.

In a video posted on Thursday, user @stuniiapp highlighted how you can change your font using hidden shortcuts.

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How to make WhatsApp text bold

Bolding text is a great way to emphasise a word or phrase: bold.

It can also make a message stand out, which can be handy in group chats.

All you need to do is place an asterisk either side of the word or phrase you’re trying to embolden, like so: *text goes here*

That’ll make your message appear bold for you and for everyone else who sees it.

How to make WhatsApp text italics

Similarly, it’s also possible to make WhatsApp message italics, which is great for emphasis: italics.

It works in exactly the same was as the bold trick, but using different symbols.

You need to place an underscore on either side of the word or phrase you’re trying to edit, like this: _text goes here_

How to do a WhatsApp text strikethrough

The strikethrough features draws a line all the way through your text: strikethrough.

It’s usually used to signify that something is wrong, or should be ignored.

To get a strikethrough, place a tilde (that’s that squiggly line symbol) either side of your message, like this: ~text goes here~

But here’s one you can’t do…

Sadly, it’s impossible to underline text on WhatsApp: underline.

The company simply hasn’t added the feature, which means you’ll just have to settle for the other formatting methods instead.

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