Bold
Strong emphasis for short labels, names, and announcements.
discord text formatting
Copy Discord markdown examples for bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code, quotes, and cleaner server messages.
Discord formatting depends on markdown-style symbols, so this page gives examples you can copy instead of only explaining the syntax.
Paste these examples into Discord, then edit the words if needed.
Strong emphasis for short labels, names, and announcements.
A softer style for asides, reactions, and short notes.
Useful when a line needs extra emphasis without all caps.
Cross out old wording, jokes, or changed details.
Best for commands, file names, settings, and short snippets.
Good for callouts, replies, and server announcement notes.
Useful notes
Discord supports simple markdown-style formatting in many messages. You can wrap text with asterisks for italic or bold, use tildes for strikethrough, and use backticks for code. This is different from fancy Unicode text because Discord interprets the symbols inside the app.
The examples on this page are meant to be copied directly. Replace the sample words with your own message, paste into Discord, and preview before sending. That matters most when you combine bold, italic, code, or quotes in the same line.
Discord markdown is best for emphasis, quotes, and code. Unicode text is better when you want small text, cursive names, invisible separators, or cursed effects that stay visible after the message is sent. Use both carefully so the message stays readable.
For server rules, announcements, and channel guides, keep formatting consistent. Use bold for labels, code blocks for commands, and quotes for callouts. Decorative Unicode can add personality, but important instructions should remain in normal readable text.
It covers native Discord markdown first, then points to Unicode tools when you want tiny text, cursive names, or stronger visual effects. For the main tool, return to the Small Text Generator.
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Short answers about copying, compatibility, Unicode limits, and how the tool behaves across apps.
Wrap text with two asterisks on each side, like **bold text**.
Use two tildes on each side, like ~~crossed out text~~.
Yes, Discord usually displays tiny Unicode text, though exact rendering can vary by device.
No. Markdown is interpreted by Discord, while fancy text uses Unicode characters that are pasted as text.