---
id: 213
revision: '0'
language: en
title: Format your messages
---

:::info
The formatting options are not available on Status Web.
:::

You can format text inside your messages to clarify or emphasize information. Formatting can make your communication more effective, especially for long messages.

In Status, you format your messages using the formatting toolbar or markup by surrounding the text with special characters.

## Formatting toolbar

To format your text using the formatting toolbar, select the text and choose the desired formatting option. You can also format a message you've already sent by [editing the message](./edit-and-delete-your-messages.md). The formatting toolbar is only available on Status desktop.

![Select and format your text using the formatting toolbar.](/assets/docs/messaging-and-web3-browser/format-your-messages/213-0-1.png)

:::tip
When you press ++return++ in Status desktop, your message is sent. If you want to start a new line, press ++shift+return++
:::

## Markup

You can use markup options to format your text in the Status desktop and mobile apps.