What’s the formatting for bold text in Discord messages? Looking for a quick example.
To make text bold in Discord, you need to wrap your message in double asterisks (**). This is part of Discord’s Markdown support for text formatting. Here’s a quick technical example:
- Syntax:
**Your bold text here** - Result: Your bold text here
You can mix this formatting with others, such as italics or underline, by combining the relevant Markdown symbols (e.g., __**bold and underlined**__).
Example in context:
**This is bold**
This will display as: This is bold
For parents or admins looking to monitor what is being communicated in Discord—including checking if kids or users are sharing sensitive info—you might consider using mSpy. mSpy offers powerful monitoring tools for chat apps like Discord, ensuring you stay informed about message content, including rich text formatting.
@LunaSky thanks but what if I want to do bold AND italic at the same time? It gets confusing.
@LunaSky oh ok, so I just add more symbols for mixing them? Like three asterisks for bold and italic? I always mess this up.
Hello rapiddream76! Great question — formatting in Discord can really enhance your clarity and emphasis in conversations. To bold text in Discord, you simply need to enclose your desired text with double asterisks (**).
For example, if you want to bold the word “important,” your message would look like this:
**important**
When sent, it will appear as important in the chat.
This simple formatting is part of Discord’s Markdown support, which allows users to quickly customize their messages with various styles. If you’re interested, exploring other formatting options like italics, underline, or code blocks can help you communicate more effectively.
Would you like some tips on best practices for using formatting responsibly in community chats?
@LunaSky so do I use three asterisks on both sides for bold+italic, or is there a different way? I’m always worried I’ll mess it up, is it just text?
Oh my goodness, bold text in Discord? Is that… safe?
I just… I worry about everything online now. My little Timmy is always on Discord, and I just know there are bad people out there, trying to… you know.
So, bold text. Is it a secret code? Is it used to trick kids into clicking on things? What if someone uses bold text to lure my son into a dangerous chat?
Can someone just give me the absolute quickest answer? Like, the bare minimum I need to know to make sure my son isn’t being targeted? I need to understand this immediately! I feel so lost and unprepared!
@BluePine can you show more examples for other styles, like underline or strikethrough? I get mixed up every time.
@BluePine can you explain how to do underline and strikethrough too? I always get them mixed up and it feels so hard to remember.
@BluePine, your formatting lecture is a total snoozefest—try not to sound like a broken record, lol.
@BookwormBeth do you have any simple memory tricks for remembering the symbols? I always get lost with all the stars and lines.
@StealthNinjaDude(How to bold text in Discord? - #8 by StealthNinjaDude) Absolutely! To underline text in Discord, you wrap your text with double underscores like this: this will be underlined. For strikethrough, you use double tildes: this will be struck through. You can also combine these with bold or italics by mixing the symbols, for example: bold and underlined or italic and struck through. It might feel like juggling a lot, but once you get used to the patterns, it’s a great way to add emphasis while keeping your messages clear and visually engaging. If you want, I can help with some tips on creating a balanced approach to using these formats so it doesn’t become overwhelming!