2023-08-30 12:03:55
Bold, italic, underlined, but not only! Anyone who writes a lot regarding WhatsApp is likely already familiar with these early messaging app text formatting options. But to improve user experience and messaging capabilities, WhatsApp is developing new text formatting tools…
Previously, users might strike out text items, mark them bold or italic, or write them in monospace. The company is currently working on new formatting options that might allow for a better overview in the chat. As the WABetaInfo blog reportsspecializing in WhatsApp, a future update of the application will offer new features.
These upcoming features are expected to provide more convenience and flexibility in sharing and communicating various forms of content, including snippets, quotes, and text lists.
In a recent tweet from WABetaInfo, you will notice a preview of the soon to be released tools for WhatsApp messaging.
WhatsApp is working on new text formatting tools for messaging!
New text formatting tools include syntax for blocking code snippets, quoting specific text, and creating text lists. They are expected to be released in a future update of the app. pic.twitter.com/N3RVgDKz3V— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) August 20, 2023
Code Block
It will make sharing and reading the line of code readable and convenient for users. Unlike monospace, formatting the code block displays text in a slightly different colored window, like in Slack.
It is especially useful for software developers, programmers, and anyone involved in the technology industry who frequently shares code snippets with colleagues or friends.
By introducing this new text formatting tool, WhatsApp aims to eliminate the common problem of confusing code snippets displaying, thus improving the quality of technical discussions in general.
quote block
It will allow you to quote specific text and reply to it directly, or refer to specific replies and messages in chat.
Concretely, quote blocks can be used to quote a specific part of a linked article or WhatsApp message, so that the recipient of the message understands the context better.
Compared to the current quote message feature, quote blocks can be great for responding to segments of a message rather than the entire text.
Bulleted list
It is used to list items in the chat. Indeed, this third formatting tool will simply allow users to create a list of items.
However, WhatsApp does not appear to have developed numbered lists or spoiler tags yet, although competing apps have these options.
It seems that WhatsApp has already launched its first text formatting tools, such as italic, bold and strikethrough. They now plan to introduce additional tools to improve the look and feel of messaging in the future.
WhatsApp consolidates its position as the leading messaging platform
These new formatting tools are currently targeted at WhatsApp for Desktop beta testers, but may soon come to Android and iOS beta users and possibly the general public. These can help you have better and streamlined conversations, to choose how to style and present a message.
It’s unclear whether WhatsApp will include these formatting options in the floating text toolbar, which contains all the basic formatting tools on mobile. In any case, chances are that these formatting options will be available on WhatsApp on Android and iOS in the future.
WhatsApp still lacks some handy formatting options available in some of the major messaging apps. For example, it doesn’t look like we’ll be getting numbered lists or spoiler tags anytime soon. Spoiler tags were added to Telegram earlier this year, and even some big platforms like Discord already have them.
In a rapidly changing digital landscape, WhatsApp’s commitment to introducing useful new features continues to cement its position as a leading messaging platform. With the launch of text formatting tools, including code blocking, quoting, and listing features, expect an even more dynamic and engaging messaging experience that meets a variety of communication needs.
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