1. Modify Text in Your Chats
Italicize
Simply open a private or group chat and type in the message. So, that we are on the same page, let’s use “Hi, how are you?” as a common message template. To italicize all you have to do is, use underscore on both sides of the text. For instance, type Hi, How are you? and hit send.
Bold
To convert a plain text to bold, simply place an asterisk on either side of the text. For instance, type Hi, How are you? and hit send.
Strikethrough
Another way is using a strikethrough in your text. To do that, you’ve to place Tilde ~ on both the sides of the text. For instance, type ~Hi, How are you?~ and then hit send.
Monospace
If you’re a coder, you must already be familiar with monospace. You can use this font style in WhatsApp as well. To apply this style, use three backticks “ on either side of the text.
For instance, type “
Hi, How are you?“` and hit send.
You can alternatively select the text you want to modify and choose from options as above in the extended menu. I don’t use this, however, this method might be easier for a lot of people.
2. Modify Text in Photos
WhatsApp statuses and pictures are a good way to tell your friends what’re you up to. You can add text to the picture and also change the color, but there isn’t any clear option to change the font, but you can still do it. Let’s see how. You can either click a new picture or open one from your gallery and choose “T” from the top right corner. Let’s use the same text as the previous example – “Hi, how are you?”. Then hold and slide your finger from the color selector section to the left of the screen. This will give you a preview of different fonts, which you can choose from. Whenever you get the desired style, lift-off your finger.
Read: How to Customize Notification for Every Contact on WhatsApp Note that there aren’t a lot of text options but it might suffice, nonetheless. If you’re still hungry for more font styles, keep reading.
3. Copying Text from a Generative Website
There are several websites where you can type in plain text and get the font style you desire. I know it’s a long process as compared to other options we talked about, but still, if you’re looking for a specific style or if you know the name of the font style you require, it’s the only way forward.
You can search for online font changer websites or use lingojam or igfonts to experiment. This is a great way if you use WhatsApp Web. Although, you do need to type and then copy/paste it in the chat.
4. Third-Party Apps
There are several apps that let you change the font and add different styles. This way you’re not restricted to choices within WhatsApp. Here are few you can try
Wrapping Up
These are the ways you can change a simple text message to different. I personally don’t use an extra app to change my fonts, but if you really like doing it, these apps work great. So, these were ways you can change fonts in WhatsApp. Do you have another way? Do tell me in the comment section below! Also Read: How to Schedule WhatsApp Messages on Android and iOS