Whatsapp is now rolling out its new text formatting options including bold, italics, strikethrough and any combination of these. The basic text formatting was first tested in WhatsApp’s beta channel in mid-March, but is now rolling out via official Play Store updates. From what we can see it should be working on any version from v2.12.535 and above.

Much like other apps that support formatting text, you simply add a symbol to either side of the word or phrase you wish to format.

To bold something, add an asterisk to either side of the word: *bold*
To italicise something, add an underscore to either side of the word: _italics_
To strikethrough something, add a tilde to either side of the word: ~strikethrough~
You can combine any of these options together simply by adding the relevant symbols to either side of the word or phrase

When you receive messages from someone with the latest version, their name will be bolded in the notifications shade and the formatting of the message will also show up. For those that are wondering, the latest beta channel WhatsApp update just added a quick reply function, multiple selection capabilities for chats and contacts and solid color wallpaper options.

http://www.androidauthority.com/whatsapp-text-formatting-680598

Also tested by me...

Not working

Nice one

Please what app can I use to root my gionee m5

gudluckgreat:
Not working

are u using the latest version?

But it says it needed upgrade in the next four days

Works! Thanks Op!

chukxie:
Works! Thanks Op!

u are the only one seeing the bold italics so how is that interesting

Was among the beta testers so I got the update a long time alone

e no work jare

JeffreyJamez:
Was among the beta testers so I got the update a long time alone

same here

zzzzy:
are u using the latest version?

It's not up to a week I downloaded ma WhatsApp... Are u saying there is a newer version?

Is this for Android or iOS?
I've checked play store for an update but nothing showed!

gudluckgreat:


It's not up to a week I downloaded ma WhatsApp... Are u saying there is a newer version?

what version of the app are you using. I'm using 2.16.20

OK, I'm still waiting for the one that will predict the next fuel scarcity in nigeria

Segadem:
OK, I'm still waiting for the one that will predict the next fuel scarcity in nigeria

hehe

zzzzy:
what version of the app are you using. I'm using 2.16.20

2.16.13

I have checked on play store and mine is up to date... How did u get 2.16.20?

gudluckgreat:



2.16.13

I have checked on play store and mine is up to date... How did u get 2.16.20?

i don't download from playstore. I download from 3rd party sites. Try downloading from here. Just found out 2.16.21 is even out

Its finally working for me... Thanks OP

valnelly:
Its finally working for me... Thanks OP

is it appearing like dz to your friends too coz am the only one seeing mine

silvermania:
is it appearing like dz to your friends too coz am the only one seeing mine

Oops!
I haven't checked yet o

osaslord500:
Please what app can I use to root my gionee m5

I rooted mine with kingroot

Ryabcool:
I rooted mine with kingroot

What version of king root please

osaslord500:


What version of king root please

download the latest one from their site. Just Google king root

Ryabcool:
download the latest one from their site. Just Google king root

Tnx man

zzzzy:
i don't download from playstore. I download from 3rd party sites. Try downloading from here. Just found out 2.16.21 is even out

thanks the Person I am Typing with will see the Font I used abi?

I'm only interested in that ur cute Lil sis

Eeehh! so how does that affect the economy of nigeria?

silvermania:
u are the only one seeing the bold italics so how is that interesting

anyone using an updated version of whatsapp will also see it

silvermania:
is it appearing like dz to your friends too coz am the only one seeing mine

yes any1 wif an update version will see it

gudluckgreat:


thanks the Person I am Typing with will see the Font I used abi?

ya... If the person is using an updated version. I assumed you meant the formatting.

gabylzy:


yes any1 wif an update version will see it

OK bro