A few of the features you might want to use are to change WhatsApp font style and size. So, here we are with an article that will let you know the procedure to change WhatsApp font size and style on Android and iOS devices. You may need a bigger or smaller text size in WhatsApp depending on your device screen. If the device is a tablet then it is definitely recommended to make the font size of WhatsApp messages larger for better visibility. Here’s how you can change the font size on WhatsApp.
Change WhatsApp Font Size
Android (With Video)
Upon opening a conversation, the text size of the messages will become larger or smaller depending on what you selected above. You can watch our video as well: It is not possible to have a custom font size on WhatsApp official app.
iOS (With Video)
Unlike Android, there is no setting to change the font size on WhatsApp in the app. But iPhone/iPad users don’t have to be disappointed as the iOS feature to vary text size comes in handy to achieve this. Now when you open a WhatsApp conversation the next time, the font size will be changed. Watch this video:
Change WhatsApp Font Style In Your Message (Video)
You can change the font style of the text of the message that you have typed but not sent yet in a couple of ways.
Using Built-In Formatting Panel
After you type your message, do the following actions:
Using Special Characters
Alternatively, you can use special character to change the font style of your text while typing. Here’s the list of special characters to change the font style in WhatsApp message:
For Monospace: Add “` (three backticks or left quotes) before and after the messageFor Italic: Add _ (one underscore) before and after the messageFor Bold: Add * (one asterisk) before and after the messageFor Strikethrough: Add ~ (one tilde) before and after the message
Note that only for Monospace, you need to type a special character three times. For the other special characters, you need to add only one char before and after the text you wish to style. For the steps, we will use the backtick ` as an example: Here’s how your message should look like: Once you send it, the special character (or characters) before and after the message will disappear and the message will be delivered in a different font style! Watch our video:
Where To Find Backtick `
On iPhone
On the WhatsApp iOS app, the character ` is somewhat hidden. To get it, do the following:
On Android
It is much simpler in Android compared to the iPhone app. Simply switch to the Symbols keyboard and you will find the character ` there.
On WhatsApp Web
On WhatsApp Web, the character ` can easily be found on the keyboard. Usually, it’s located on the let top corner of the keyboard. Also Read: How to send Fake Location on WhatsApp
Conclusion
So, these were the methods with which you to change WhatsApp font size and style. Just be aware that changing font in your WhatsApp status updates is done in the updates themselves. If you like the tips then do share them with your friends. Don’t forget to share any other WhatsApp tricks or hacks you know in the comments section.
But it didn’t help me right now because I want to do all this – particularly change font size – on the PC desktop application? I am running Windows 10 if that matters. I know its possible, because I accidently changed the font size to “small” – and now on the PC screen the text is virtually unreadable – which is SUPER annoying when the whole point of using WhatsApp on a PC is to make the text more readable…….. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail.
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