WhatsApp adds formatting support for lists, block quotes, and inline code | TechCrunch
Feb 21, 2024 - techcrunch.com
WhatsApp is introducing several new formatting options, including bulleted lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code. These features will be available across all platforms including iOS, Android, web, and Mac, and can be used in one-on-one and group communications, as well as the Channels broadcast feature. Users can start a bulleted list by typing the "-" symbol followed by a space, create a numbered list by typing a digit followed by a period and a space, insert block quotes by typing ">" and then a space, and highlight a snippet of code by placing the code between two "`" symbols.
These new features join WhatsApp's existing text formatting options such as Bold, Italic, Strikethrough, and Monospace, and are designed to help users present content in different ways. The expansion of these options is in line with the chat app's increased communication options with communities, business messaging, and Channels. The new formatting options could also potentially assist AI-powered bots in presenting responses more neatly.
Key takeaways:
WhatsApp is introducing new formatting options including bulleted lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code.
The new features are available on all platforms including iOS, Android, web, and Mac.
The formatting options can be used in one-on-one and group communications, as well as the Channels broadcast feature.
These new features are expected to enhance user experience by allowing content to be presented in different ways and possibly assist AI-powered bots in displaying responses neatly.
