iOS 18's new text formatting and effects in messages

Get ready to spice up your conversations, because Apple’s latest iOS 18 update has added some really cool text editing features to the Messages app. Gone are the days of simple, boring texts. It’s time to add some flair to your chats.

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iOS 18's new text formatting and effects in messages — New formatting and animated text effects in the Messages app (Apple)

Apple has finally given us built-in formatting options for iMessage conversations. Now you can easily bold, italic, underline or strikethrough your text right in the app. But that’s not all. They’ve also added some fun animated text effects to really make your messages stand out.

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Before you delve into the new text formatting and animated effects, it’s essential that you make sure your iPhone is updated to iOS 18. Here’s how to check and update your device:

Tap the Institutions app on your home screen.
Scroll down and tap General.
Crane Software update. Your device checks for available updates.
If iOS 18 is available, tap Download and install. You may be asked to enter your passcode.
Agree to the terms and wait for the update to download and install. Your iPhone will restart once the installation is complete.
Make sure your device is connected to wifi and has sufficient battery life before starting the update process.

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Then make sure Predictive Text is turned on to see the Text Effects button:

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Here’s how to format your text in the Messages app:

Open one conversation in the Messages app.
Tap the message bar.
You will see a pop-up for Text effects. Tap it.
Choose from Bold, italics, underlined or Delete options.
Now type your text message And apply the format you want to use. You can apply this before you start typing or to text that you have already written.
Then press the white arrow up in the blue circle.

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Want to add some extra spice to your text messages? Try these animated text effects: Big, Small, Shake, Kink, Explode, Ripple, Bloom and Jitter. Here’s how to use it:

Open one conversation in the Messages app.
Tap the message bar.
You will see a pop-up for Text effects. Tap it.
Tap the animated text effect you want to use.
Type your text message, like happy birthday.
Hit to steer and watch the magic happen.

This is where it gets really fun. You can combine different formatting options and text effects in one message. Want to bold one word, underline another, and explode a third word? Go for it. Please note that you cannot apply both formatting and effects to the same text. It’s one or the other.

Open one conversation in the Messages app.
Tap the message bar.
You will see a pop-up for Text effects. Tap it.
Tap the animated text effect you want to use.
Type your text message, like happy birthday.
Hit to steer and watch the magic happen.

Note: Please note that these new features only work in iMessage conversations. They do not appear in regular SMS or MMS messages. But for those iMessage chats, the sky’s the limit. So be creative and have fun spicing up your posts.

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Apple’s iOS 18 update completely revamps your messaging game with cool text formatting options and fun animated effects. Now it’s very easy to spice up your chats and add a unique touch to every message. These features really change the way you express yourself in iMessage, allowing you to highlight words or simply make your messages stand out. The best part? They fit perfectly with the classic iMessage bubble and screen effects.

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