New hidden WhatsApp codes all users must know - try them on your chats now
Avid WhatsApp users are probably already aware of how to make text appear in bold, italics or with a strikethrough. These options have been available for years with fans of the app simply needing to type in a specific code to see the changes. For example, add an * before and after a word and will instantly appear bold.
It's a nice function and now WhatsApp is expanding this list with new tech changes including Bulleted Lists, Numbered Lists, Block Quotes and Inline Code.
These text updates are all available from today on platforms including iOS and Android. So how does it work and how do you jazz up your messages?
WhatsApp text codes (WHATSAPP)WhatsApp has released full instructions on the new typography updates and Mirror Online has full details below.
BULLETED LISTS
Bulleted Lists have been added to help outline steps in a process, list ingredients in a recipe or call out main points of a message
HOW TO ADD: To use, type the - symbol, followed by a space
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NUMBERED LISTS
Numbered Lists are now included to add specific order of things such as instructions or recap of events
HOW TO ADD: To use, type 1 or 2 digits followed by a period and one space
BLOCK QUOTES
Block Quotes help highlight key text and make it more noticeable in messages
HOW TO ADD: To use, type the > symbol followed by a space
INLINE CODE
Inline Code is there to help distinguish specific information within a sentence
HOW TO ADD: To use, wrap text with ` symbol
"Today we’re adding four new text formatting options to help people organise and craft their messages on WhatsApp," the chat app said.
"These help save time and help people communicate more effectively via their messages, especially in group chats."
WhatsApp says all these new codes are available now so give them a try on your next message.
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