Unlocking the Secret to Bold Text on Tumblr
Are you ready to go bold on Tumblr but feeling like you need a PhD just to figure out text formatting? Well, don’t panic! I’ve got your back in this snazzy, non-scientific journey through the land of Markdown formatting. We’re about to take that text of yours from “meh” to “WOW!” with just a few simple tricks. Ready? Here we go!
First things first, let’s talk about bolding your text. You might be asking, “How do I make my text stand out?” Well, the answer is simpler than remembering where you left your sunglasses. Just follow these steps:
- Wrap your desired text with double asterisks ().
- For example, if you want to write “Hello”, you’ll simply type: Hello.
Voila! When you hit publish, “Hello” will be bold and ready to strut its stuff. Easy-peasy, lemon squeezy, right?
But wait, there’s more! 🤔 If you ever want to go a little fancy, you can also make something italic instead of bold. Just put a single asterisk (*) around the text. Like this: *This is italic*. Keep in mind to avoid any extra spaces; it’s not a party where everyone can come!
Oh, and here’s a fun party trick: If you want your text to shout ‘look at me!’ by crossing it out, you’ll use double tildes (~~) instead. For example, “This would be ~~struck through~~!”
Want to quote something? Just place a > symbol before your text and start a new line. For example:
> This is a quoted text.
Markdown formatting can be a bit tricky at first, but it’s like learning to ride a bike. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be zipping around like a pro! And remember, there’s a little “fancy pants” editor right in Tumblr’s text box. You might notice a ‘B’ for bold and ‘i’ for italics floating around. But because we love living on the edge, we’re focusing on the Markdown code here.
If you ever get tired of doing math in your head about what goes where, I recommend checking out the wealth of resources online. There’s even a cheat sheet you can print out and hang on your wall for those ‘rainy day’ formatting emergencies. You can find one here!
Still confused or accidentally pressing the wrong buttons and turning your posts into unsolvable puzzles? If you need further help, answers, or research resources about how to bold text on Tumblr, feel free to live connect with us! 💬 Happy bolding!
