How to Italic in Discord?
It can be frustrating when you want to add emphasis to a message or text, but you can’t quite get the formatting right. Fortunately, Discord offers a range of options to add italics to your messages. In this article, we’ll cover the how-to guide on how to italicize in Discord.
The Big Picture: What is Italics?
Before we dive into the How-to guide, let’s take a brief look at what italics are. Italics are a typographical style where a text is set in a smaller font size than normal, but still easy to read. They’re often used to add emphasis, indicate quotation, or set off titles.
Prerequisites: Setting up a Copy
To italicize in Discord, you’ll need to first ensure that your user profile has a copy of the setting. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Open Discord and navigate to your channel where you want to add italics.
- Click on the "…" icon next to the channel name to access the channel settings.
- Scroll down to the "General" tab.
- Make sure the "Special Characters" box is enabled.
The How-to Guide: Adding Italics in Discord
Now that we’ve covered the prerequisites, let’s dive into the how-to guide.
- Adding Emphasis:
In your message, type the text you want to italicize, and then surround it with single asterisks (*). For example:
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I try to carefully type this message*
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When you see a bold or italic font, you can right-click on the text and select "Italics" from the dropdown menu.
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Might not work with all text formats, but the above example should work for most Discord platforms.
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Note: You can also use HTML codes to create italics, but this is not supported by all Discord platforms.
- Tips: To emphasize multiple pieces of text, you can use asterisks and underscores to create a highlight effect.
Customizing Italic Colors:
You can customize the color of italics by using a specific HTML code. Here’s how:
- Change Italic Colors:
Click on the "…" icon next to your profile picture or name, and then select "Profile settings". Scroll down to the "Special Characters" section and find the "Special Colors" box.
- HTML Code: You can use the following HTML codes to change the italic color:
<span style="color: #009688; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">This text is in italics</span>-
Alternative Colors: Some popular color options for italics include #46C721 (a bright green), #FFC107 (a bright orange), and #663300 (a dark brown).
- Hint: If you’re not familiar with HTML codes, you can use a third-party website to find and copy the italics codes.
Multiple Users: Using Italic with Others
It’s not uncommon to work with multiple users or teams in Discord. When it comes to italicizing text, you’ll need to make sure that all users are using the same settings. Here’s how:
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Team Settings: You can manage team settings in your Discord profile by clicking on the three dots next to your profile picture and selecting "Manage accounts". Scroll down to the "Special Characters" section and find the "Team settings" box.
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Check for Team Messages: Ensure that all team members are using the same settings for italics.
- Note: Make sure that all team members are using the same browser and device for optimal italics display.
Word Limits: Italic Text in Messages
When you type italics in Discord messages, be aware of the word limit. In most platforms, you can only use a maximum of 50 characters for the text before it will wrap. Here’s how:
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Word Limits: Most Discord platforms use a word limit of 50 characters. If you exceed this limit, your message will wrap to the next line.
- Wrap Solution: If you need to use longer text, you can copy and paste the message into a third-party note-taking app or use an online tool that allows you to edit text without word limits.
Alternatives to Text-Ital:
If you’re finding that italics aren’t quite working for you, you may want to consider using other formatting options. Here are a few alternatives:
- Bolding: You can use bold formatting instead of italics. Click on the bold icon (represented by a black "b" with a checkmark) to toggle bold or italic text.
- Hemming: Hemming involves adding a series of characters between the text to create a thicker line effect. Use the hyphen (–) or the forward slash (/) to hem text.
Conclusion:
Adding italics to your Discord messages can help you add emphasis, set off titles, or simply create a unique visual effect. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to add italics to your messages with ease.