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Rich text formatting in chat messages

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Make your messages clearer with rich text formatting in Workly chat.

Formatting options

  • Bold — Wrap text in asterisks: *bold*
  • Italic — Wrap text in underscores: _italic_
  • Code — Wrap text in backticks: `code`
  • Code block — Triple backticks for multi-line code
  • Links — Paste a URL and it auto-links
  • Lists — Use bullet or numbered list formatting

Link previews

When you paste a URL, Workly generates a link preview showing the page title, description, and thumbnail image. This makes shared links more informative.

Emoji support

Type : followed by the emoji name to insert emojis, or use the emoji picker in the chat input toolbar.

Multi-line messages

Press Shift + Enter to add a new line within your message. Press Enter alone to send the message.

Frequently asked questions

How do I format text in Workly chat?

Use *bold* for bold, _italic_ for italic, and `backticks` for code. You can also use triple backticks for code blocks.

How do I type a multi-line message?

Press Shift + Enter to add a new line. Press Enter alone to send the message.