How to Do Italics in Tumblr: Your Ultimate Guide!
Alright, my fab Tumblr aficionado, you’re eager to jazz up your posts with italics, and I’m totally here for that! So let’s dive into this slippery slope known as text formatting like we just found the last slice of pizza at a party. 🍕
First, you should know that there are two main ways to get your fancy cursive on Tumblr: via the Rich Text editor or by using some good ol’ Markdown formatting. Let’s break it down!
1. Using the Rich Text Editor
Think of the Rich Text Editor as your sassy best friend who does all the hard work for you. All you have to do is:
- Highlight the word or phrase you want to italicize
- Click on the I icon at the top of the text box (you’ll spot it; trust me, it’s like the chill dude at a party)
Voila! Your text is now in italics! 🎉 It’s like magic but way less conjuring spells and way more clicking buttons.
2. Markdown Formatting Magic
If you’re feeling a bit frisky and want to venture into the realm of Markdown (trust me, it’s not as scary as it sounds), here’s your cheat sheet:
- For italics, place a single asterisk * right before and right after your text. No spaces allowed! Got it?
- So, get this: *this will be italicized*
If you’re feeling fancy and want bold text instead, just use double asterisks :
- This will be bold
And just for the extra points, if you ever want a dramatic strike-through effect reminiscent of a bad breakup—surround your text with ~~:
- ~~This text is crossed out~~
3. Quoting Like a Pro
When it comes to quoting, you pull a little sass by starting the line with > followed by a space:
> This is how you quote something. Easy peasy!
Make sure that quote lives on a new line because we’re not playing mix-and-match with formats here.
Now, before you say, “That’s a lot of info, how do I remember all of this?” – just know it’s okay if it takes a few tries! Like learning to ride a bike, it may feel awkward at first, but you’ll get there! And hey, your posts will look way cooler than your average cat meme. 😻
If all this text formatting sounds like a lot, fear not! You can always join us for a live chat for further help, questions, or research resources on how to rock italics in Tumblr! We’re just a click away. Let’s get your Tumblr game to the next level! 🎨✨
