10 Simple Steps to Write in Italics on WhatsApp

Easy-to-follow steps for making your text italic on WhatsApp

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Use the underscore character. Type _italics_ to get italics to display.

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Add an underscore. This is the beginning of the italics tag.
- On an iOS device, the underscore is found by tapping the 123 button or the .?123 button, then the #+= button. Tap the _ . It is the first button from the left on the second row of buttons.
- On an Android device, the underscore is entered by pressing and holding on the Y key until the alternate press option appears, then releasing it.
Do not enter a space between the underscore and the first letter of the italicized section.
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Add an underscore at the end of the section you wish to have italicized. This ends the italics tag.
- Do not enter a space between the end of the italicized section and the underscore. The text between the underscores will now appear italicized in the textbox.
The message will appear in the conversation history. The text will appear italicized without the underscores at either end of the italicized section.