WhatsApp fonts are Unicode letter styles, such as ๐ฌ๐พ๐ป๐ผ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ, ๐ฏ๐ผ๐น๐ฑ or โโคโโโโ, that you can paste anywhere in WhatsApp. WhatsApp also has built-in formatting: wrap words in symbols, such as *bold* or _italic_, and it changes how they look inside messages. For the same styles in every other app, use our fancy text generator.
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WhatsApp text formatting cheat sheet
These codes come from WhatsApp's own guide to formatting messages and only work inside WhatsApp messages and captions. The "WhatsApp formatting" tab above adds them for you. Lists, quotes and inline code are newer, so update the app if they don't work for you.
| Effect | Type this | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | *text* | No spaces right inside the asterisks |
| Italic | _text_ | |
| Strikethrough | ~text~ | |
| Monospace | ```text``` | Three backticks on each side |
| Inline code | `text` | One backtick on each side |
| Quote | > text | At the start of a line |
| Bulleted list | - text | Dash and a space at the start of each line |
| Numbered list | 1. text | Number, period and a space |
You can also select a word in a WhatsApp message, tap โฎ / More (Android) or the arrow (iPhone), and choose Bold or Italic.
Fonts or formatting: which should you use?
- Inside messages: WhatsApp formatting is best. It's searchable and readable, and works for everyone.
- About, status text, group names and your name: formatting codes don't work there, so use Unicode fonts like ๐ฏ๐ผ๐น๐ฑ or ๐ฌ๐พ๐ป๐ผ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ.
- Mixing: you can wrap fancy letters in formatting codes too, for example *๐๐ธ๐ธ๐ญ ๐ถ๐ธ๐ป๐ท๐ฒ๐ท๐ฐ*.
Best WhatsApp fonts
| Style | Example | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Bold cursive | ๐๐ธ๐ธ๐ญ ๐ถ๐ธ๐ป๐ท๐ฒ๐ท๐ฐ | |
| Bold sans | ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด | |
| Small caps | ษขแดแดแด แดแดสษดษชษดษข | |
| Bubble | โผโโโ โโโกโโโโ | |
| Pink hearts | ๐ ๐ขโดโด๐น ๐โด๐๐๐พ๐โ ๐ | |
| Heart sparkle | โกโห ๐ขโดโด๐น ๐โด๐๐๐พ๐โ หโโก | |
| Shooting star | โ ๅฝก Good morning ๅฝกโ | |
| Night sky | ๐โจ ๐ขโดโด๐น ๐โด๐๐๐พ๐โ ๐โจ |
How to use WhatsApp fonts in your About and status
- Type your text in the box at the top and copy a style, such as bold sans or bold cursive.
- In WhatsApp, open Settings, tap your name or photo, then About.
- Paste the fancy text and save. For a group, open the group info and edit its name or description instead.
- For a text status, paste it into the status editor before posting.
Where fonts work on WhatsApp
| Where | Fancy fonts? | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| About | Yes | Short text under your name. About 139 characters. |
| Status updates (text) | Yes | WhatsApp's own status fonts change the look of normal letters. Pasted fancy letters keep theirs. |
| Group names and descriptions | Yes | Fancy names stand out in the chat list. |
| Your name | Yes | Shown to people who don't have you saved as a contact. |
| Messages and captions | Yes | Fonts and formatting both work. |
Ideas for WhatsApp
- Morning greetingโ๏ธ ๐๐ธ๐ธ๐ญ ๐ถ๐ธ๐ป๐ท๐ฒ๐ท๐ฐ โ๏ธ
- Group name๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง ๊ฐแดแดษชสส แดสแดแด ๐
- Aboutโจ สแด๊ฑส สแดแด สแดแดแดส โจ
- Birthday wish๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ฒ ๐
Frequently asked questions
How do I change the font in WhatsApp?
For messages, use WhatsApp formatting: *bold*, _italic_, ~strikethrough~ or ```monospace```. For your About, name or group name, copy a Unicode font from this page and paste it in, because formatting codes don't work there.
How do I write bold in WhatsApp?
WhatsApp bold text is made by putting an asterisk on each side of the text, like *this*, with no spaces right inside the asterisks. For bold text in places where that doesn't work, such as your About, use the "Bold sans" style above.
Why didn't my WhatsApp formatting work?
The symbols must touch the words, for example *hello*, not * hello *. Formatting also only works in messages and captions, not in your name or About.
Do WhatsApp fonts work in WhatsApp Business?
Yes. WhatsApp Business uses the same formatting codes and shows the same Unicode fonts, so you can style your business description, catalogue messages and replies in the same way.
Can the other person see my fancy fonts?
Yes. Fancy fonts are ordinary Unicode characters, so they appear the same for the other person on most modern phones. Very old phones may show a few rare characters as boxes.