Exciting news for WhatsApp users: 4 new formatting features added for bulleted lists and numbers

WhatsApp has recently rolled out four new text formatting options to enhance the messaging experience for users. These features, including bulleted lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code, are now available for Android, iOS, Web, Mac, and Channels users. The goal of these updates is to help users communicate more effectively and organize their messages for better comprehension.

These design options have been in development for some time, and now users on different platforms can enjoy the benefits. These additions complement the existing bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace formats that were already available to all WhatsApp users, The Verge reported.

For those who want to incorporate these new formatting options into their messages, WhatsApp has provided a simple markdown-style syntax.

Here’s a quick guide to using them:

• Bulleted lists: Easily create bulleted lists by placing a “-” symbol at the beginning of the text and adding a space.
• Numbered lists: If your data needs a specific order, use numbered lists by adding one or two numbers followed by a period and a space—for example, “1. “.
• Block quotes: Emphasize text in longer messages with quotes. Just type the “>” symbol and a space before the text you want to highlight.
• Inline Code: Perfect for coders and highlighting specific information, users can wrap their text with a “’ symbol – “like this.”

These new features add versatility to WhatsApp messaging, offering users creative ways to express themselves and convey information. It’s a welcome update that adapts to the changing needs of the messaging platform’s diverse user base.

Those unfamiliar with the old formatting options can still use bold, italic, strikethrough and single-spaced formats using simple symbols such as “*”, “_”, “~” and ““`”. These options are available for users who prefer classic design styles.