How to Bold Text in Discord: Easy Formatting Guide

How to Bold Text in Discord: A Complete Guide

Formatting your text in Discord is a fantastic way to emphasize important points, make headings stand out, or simply add some style to your messages. One of the most common and useful formatting tricks is bolding.

Whether you are chatting on desktop or mobile, this guide will show you everything you need to know about making your text bold on Discord.

The Short Answer: How to Do It

To bold text in Discord, all you need to do is place two asterisks (**) on both sides of the word or phrase you want to change.

• Example input: **Hello World!**
• Result: Hello World!

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open Discord and go to any chat channel or Direct Message.
2. Type two asterisks directly before your text (no spaces between the asterisks and your first letter).
3. Type your message normally.
4. Type two asterisks directly after your text (again, no spaces between the last letter and the asterisks).
5. Press Enter to send your message!

Pro-Tips and Variations

• Bolding Part of a Sentence: You don’t have to bold an entire message. You can mix regular text with bold text seamlessly.
  • Type: Don't forget to **bring your snacks** for the game night!
  • Result: Don’t forget to bring your snacks for the game night!
• Combining Styles: You can combine bolding with italics or underlines for extra emphasis:
  • Bold + Italics: Use three asterisks (***text***) to make text both bold and italicized.
  • Bold + Underline: Combine underscores and asterisks (__**text**__) for an underlined bold look.
• Using the Mouse Shortcut: If you prefer using your mouse, simply highlight the text you want to format inside the Discord chat box. A small pop-up toolbar will appear, allowing you to click the B icon to instantly wrap your text in asterisks.

Now that you know how to make your text pop, go ahead and try it out in your favorite Discord servers!