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We all know how it goes with new mobile apps; they land on iOS first, then they hit Android. That’s the case with the text formatting tools in WhatsApp. The feature has been in testing for the iOS beta for a while. However, the WhatsApp text formatting tools have finally made it to the Android beta.
At this point, we pretty much know what these tools look like. Looking at the screenshot below, we see that these tools consist of a quote block, a code block, and two types of bullet points. These will add a different visual flare to your WhatsApp messages. They can come in handy if you are typing out a long and extended message with a list of items.
At this point, we’re not certain when this new update will make it to the public, as it’s still in beta testing. It seems likely that this will make it to the stable release, but since it is still in beta testing, there’s always the chance that there will be some changes before the final release. You’ll have to just stay tuned to see when the company launches the feature.
The WhatsApp formatting tools were finally spotted on Android
WhatsApp beta users on Android have been waiting to get their hands on this feature for a while. We first saw these text formatting tools months ago, but it was only for those using the iOS beta. Now, Android users can try this feature out.
It’s important to note that this feature is not available to all Android beta users. WhatsApp is testing this out on a limited selection of users, so there’s a chance that you won’t see it even if you have the latest version installed.
The version in question is 2.24.2.9. So, if you’re a beta tester, check to see if you have that build number. If you don’t have it installed, see if you have an update available.