How To Use WhatsApp's Incredible New Features

This is especially useful if you're part of way too many group chats.
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WhatsApp has introduced a treasure trove of new features that will help you jazz up your messages.

This includes the ability to bold text, type in italics or use the strikethrough to show a change of mind.

We know what you're thinking, it just became a little easier to get your voice heard in a group chat.

To utilise the update, all you need to do is remember a few commands on your keyboard.

1. Bold

To write in bold text, all you have to do is add an asterisk to either side of the chosen word. For example *bold*

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2. Italics

This formatting option also follows a similar rule. Simply insert an underscore before and after your desired sentence or word. For example _Italics_

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3. Strikethrough

If you've sent your message too fast or want to show a change of mind,a squiggly dash is your best bet. For example ~strikethrough~

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3. Strikethrough

If you've sent your message too fast or want to show a change of mind, this is your best bet - simply add squiggly dash on either side. For example ~strikethrough~

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