How to Format Your Messages in Google Chat

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Chat users

You can format your messages in Google Chat.

How to format your Google Chat messages step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Format Your Message Text In Google Chat - Step 1

To make text bold in Google Chat

In Google Chat https://chat.google.com, to make text bold, add the asterisk sign * before and after it.

For example: Type *FOOD* and the chat displays “FOOD”

How To Format Your Message Text In Google Chat - Step 2

To italicize text in Google Chat

To italicize text, add underscores _ before and after it.

For example: Type Can I have some food _now_? , the chat will display “Can I have some food now?”

How To Format Your Message Text In Google Chat - Step 3

To strike through text in Google Chat

To strike through text, add tildes ~ before and after it.

For example: I ~ate three times and I~ am still hungry

How To Format Your Message Text In Google Chat - Step 4

To create a code block in Google Chat

To create an inline code block, add backticks ` before and after text.

How To Format Your Message Text In Google Chat - Step 5

To create a multiline code block in Google Chat

To create a multiline code block, add three backticks “` before and after text.

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