LinkedIn Text Formatter
The free LinkedIn formatter. Add bold, italic, and strikethrough to LinkedIn posts using Unicode — paste directly into LinkedIn, no plugins needed.
Format
How to use formatted text on LinkedIn
- 1Type or paste the text you want to format. Choose your format — Bold for emphasis, Italic for nuance, Strikethrough for humour or corrections.
- 2Click Copy to copy the formatted result to your clipboard.
- 3Paste it directly into your LinkedIn post, comment, headline, or summary. The formatting uses standard Unicode characters, so it works everywhere LinkedIn renders text.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I bold text on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn does not have a native bold button. The trick is to use Unicode Mathematical Bold characters, which look bold in any browser or app. Paste your text into this formatter, click Bold, and copy the result directly into your LinkedIn post or comment.
Does LinkedIn support text formatting natively?
LinkedIn supports basic formatting in its post editor (bullet points, some markdown-style formatting) but has no bold or italic buttons. Unicode formatting is the standard workaround used by creators and marketers to add visual emphasis.
Will the formatted text work on mobile LinkedIn too?
Yes. Unicode characters render correctly across all LinkedIn clients — desktop, iOS, and Android — because they are standard text characters, not HTML styling.
Is this LinkedIn text formatter free?
Yes — completely free. No account or login required. Format text and copy it directly to LinkedIn.
Can I use multiple formats at once?
Bold-Italic applies both at once. For other combinations, apply one format, copy the result, paste it back in, and apply the next.