LinkedIn fonts are Unicode bold and italic letters, such as ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฑ and ๐๐ต๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ค, that you can paste into LinkedIn posts, comments and your About section. LinkedIn posts don't have formatting buttons, so professionals use bold Unicode for short headings and key points. They are the most professional picks from our free fancy text generator.
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Best fonts for LinkedIn
| Style | Example | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Bold sans | ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐ | |
| Italic sans | ๐๐ฆ๐บ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ด | |
| Bold italic sans | ๐๐๐ฎ ๐ง๐๐จ๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐จ | |
| Bold | ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ | |
| Small caps | แดแดส สแด๊ฑแดสแด๊ฑ | |
| Arrow tag | โค ๐๐ฆ๐บ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ด |
Stick to bold and italic for LinkedIn. Decorative styles look out of place in a professional feed, while bold text for LinkedIn headings reads as clear and confident. These letters come from Unicode's Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block, so they look the same on every device that has a font for them.
Where fonts work on LinkedIn
| Where | Fancy fonts? | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Posts and comments | Yes | Use bold for a short heading or two. LinkedIn articles have their own editor with real formatting. |
| About section | Yes | Bold section titles make a long About easier to scan. |
| Headline | Possible | It displays, but recruiters search headlines, so keep job titles and skills plain. |
| Name | No | LinkedIn's name rules don't allow symbols or special characters. |
How to add LinkedIn bold text to a post
- Type the words you want in bold in the box above.
- Copy the Bold sans style.
- Paste it into your LinkedIn post where you want the heading.
- Write the rest in normal text, then preview before posting.
Example: LinkedIn fonts in an About section
A long About section is easier to scan when each part has a short bold title. For example:
- ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ: two plain sentences about your role and the problems you solve.
- ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐: three plain bullet points with numbers, such as revenue or time saved.
- ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น๐: your skills written in normal text, so recruiters' searches match them.
- ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: a plain email address or a note to message you.
Professional tips for LinkedIn fonts
- Bold headings, plain body. For example "๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ" followed by normal sentences.
- Keep keywords searchable. LinkedIn search and recruiters won't match "๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ" with "Project Manager".
- Think about screen readers. Some colleagues use them, and fancy letters may be read one by one.
Also see the bold text generator for more bold and italic styles.
Frequently asked questions
How do I bold text on LinkedIn?
Type your text above, copy the "Bold sans" style and paste it into your post, comment or About section. LinkedIn shows the bold Unicode letters as they are.
Is it professional to use bold text on LinkedIn?
Yes, when used lightly. Short bold headings and key numbers make long posts easier to scan. Avoid decorative or cursive styles in a professional context.
Can I use bold text in my LinkedIn headline?
You can, and it will display, but your headline is one of the most searched parts of your profile. Bold Unicode words are not matched by search, so keep job titles and skills plain and bold only a short tag or separator.
Will bold text hurt my LinkedIn search ranking?
Bold Unicode words don't match normal searches. Keep your job title, skills and company names in plain text, and use bold only for headings.