You want to highlight important words in a message Telegram, but you don’t know how to do it on a smartphone with Android? Text formatting is one of the most useful features of the messenger, which helps to focus attention on key phrases. In this article, we will analyze all the available ways to make text bold, including hidden features and nuances for different versions of the application.

Let us immediately note: the methods work both in personal chats and in groups, channels or bots. But there are important differences depending on which version Telegram you are using - the official one Google Play or an alternative build. Also on some smartphones (for example Xiaomi or Samsung) the interface may differ slightly due to proprietary shells. We took all these points into account.

Method 1: Using formatting symbols

The most universal method is manually adding special characters. It works in all versions Telegram, including the web client and desktop applications. You don't need to customize anything - just remember the syntax.

To make text bold, wrap it in double asterisks (text) or double underscores (__text__). For example:

  • ✅ Hello! → Hello!
  • ✅ __Important!__ → Important!
  • ❌ Hello → Hello (this is italic, not bold)

Please note: formatting symbols are not displayed in the sent message only the sender sees them when editing. If you made a mistake and sent a message with visible stars, just click on it, select Edit and correct.

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If you need to highlight only part of the word in bold (for example, "superduper"), use underscores: __duper__. This will not work with asterisks due to limitations of the Telegram parser.

Method 2: Formatting menu in Telegram

In the official application Telegram for Android there is a built-in formatting menu. It simplifies the process if you don't want to remember the characters. Here's how to use it:

  1. Open the chat and start writing a message.
  2. Highlight the desired text with a long press (a blue highlight will appear).
  3. In the top panel, tap on the icon B (bold).
  4. Send a message.

If the icon B is not there, you may have an outdated version of the application. Update Telegram via Google Play or check the display settings:

  • 🔧 Go to Settings → Font size.
  • 🔧 Make sure the option is enabled Show formatting panel (if it is in your version).
📊 Which formatting method do you use most often?
Symbols (text)
Menu in application
Voice messages
I don’t use

Method 3: Quick formatting via the clipboard

Few people know, but Telegram it can automatically recognize formatting when pasting text from the clipboard. This is convenient, if you copy text from another source (for example, from Word or website) and want to save the selection.

How it works:

  1. Copy text with bold font from any application (for example, from Google Docs).
  2. Paste it in the message field Telegram.
  3. The application automatically converts the formatting to syntax text.

Important: this method does not always work. If the text is pasted without formatting, try:

  • 📋 Paste the text into Notepad, then copy. from there.
  • 📋 Use alternative keyboards (for example, Gboard with formatting support).
Why sometimes formatting is not saved?

Telegram analyzes HTML/CSS code of the copied text. If the source formatting is specified through non-standard tags (for example, ), the messenger can ignore it.

Method 4: Voice messages with bold text

Yes, in Telegram you can send voice messages with text transcript, and the bold font also works in the transcript! This is useful if you want to simultaneously dictate a message and highlight key words in it.

Instructions:

  1. Hold the microphone icon in the field input.
  2. Dictate the text, clearly highlighting with your voice the words that should be bold.
  3. After recording, tap on the text transcript that appears.
  4. Highlight the necessary words and apply bold font through the menu.

Limitations:

  • ⚠️ Recognition works only in some languages (Russian is supported).
  • ⚠️ In groups and channels, the transcript may not be displayed for other users.

Method 5: Bots for automatic formatting

If you often need to format large texts, you can use bots. For example, @Bold or @MarkdownBot automatically convert your text into the required format.

How to use:

  1. Find the bot through the search in Telegram (for example, @Bold).
  2. Send him a message with the text you want to highlight.
  3. The bot will return you the text wrapped in .
  4. Copy the result and paste it into the desired chat.

Advantages:

  • ✅ Works even on older versions Android.
  • ✅ You can format several paragraphs at once.

Disadvantages:

  • ⚠️ Bots can save your data (check their policy privacy).
  • ⚠️ Some bots add watermarks or advertising.

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Table: Comparison of formatting methods

Method Complexity Works in Limitations
Manual input (text) ⭐ All versions You need to remember the syntax
Menu formatting ⭐⭐ Official client May be absent on older smartphones
Clipboard ⭐⭐⭐ New versions Does not always save formatting
Voice messages ⭐⭐⭐ Mobile application Requires a good microphone
Bots ⭐⭐ Any client Questions privacy

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced users sometimes encounter formatting problems. Here are the most common errors and their solutions:

⚠️ Attention: If you use alternative clients Telegram (for example, Telegram X or modified assemblies), formatting syntax may vary. Check the documentation for your version.

Problem 1: Asterisks or underscores are displayed in the message.

Solution: Make sure you do not put a space between the characters and the text. Correct: textwrong: text .

Problem 2: Bold font does not work in channel.

Solution: In channels, formatting is available only to administrators. If you are not an admin, ask for rights or use private messages.

Problem 3: On Samsung or Xiaomi The formatting bar is not displayed.

Solution: Try changing the keyboard to Gboard or update the application Telegram via APKMirrorif Google Play there is no fresh one version.

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On some smartphones (for example, Huawei c EMUI) the formatting panel may be hidden behind an additional menu. To see it, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the input field.

Is it possible to make bold text in the bio (info) of a profile?

Yes, but only in the official client Telegram for Android version 8.0 and higher. Use the same syntax: text or __text__. In the web version and on iOS this does not work.

Why don’t I have a button B in the menu?

This may be related with:

  • An outdated version of the application (update via Google Play).
  • Using an unofficial assembly (try Telegram X).
  • Restrictions of the proprietary shell (on Xiaomi sometimes resetting the keyboard settings helps).
Is it possible to combine bold and italics?

Yes! Use a combination of characters: _text_ or __*text*__Example: _bold and italic_ → bold and italic.

Does bold font work in secret chats?

Yes, formatting is supported in secret chats, but remember that it is not allowed in them. edit messages, so check the text before sending.

How to remove bold font from copied text?

Paste the text into Notepad or any other application without formatting support, then copy back Or manually remove the characters ** or __.