Zapier guide: bold text on Discord

If you love clear formatting in your messages, this Zapier-inspired guide will show you exactly how to write bold, italic, and other styled text on Discord using simple Markdown symbols.

Discord uses lightweight formatting rules that look a lot like many productivity tools and automation platforms. Once you learn the basic characters, you can quickly style text in your servers, DMs, and group chats.

This tutorial is based on the instructions from Discord’s Markdown-style system and will walk you through all the main formatting options with practical examples.

Zapier-style basics: how Discord formatting works

Discord uses a simplified form of Markdown, the same type of markup language that powers many documentation and blogging tools. You do not need any special menu or toolbar—just a few characters typed around your text.

Most formatting in Discord follows this pattern:

• Wrap text in specific symbols (like * or _).
• Use one symbol for italic, two for bold, and combinations for more effects.
• Press Enter to send your message with the new style.

The following sections explain each formatting style with copy‑and‑paste friendly examples.

Zapier-style bold text on Discord

Bold text is perfect for emphasizing important words, section titles, or warnings. Discord makes this easy with a double asterisk.

How to make bold text

1. Type two asterisks ** before the text you want to bold.
2. Type your text.
3. Type two more asterisks ** immediately after the text.
4. Send the message.

Example:

• Input: **This is bold text**
• Output: This is bold text

If Discord does not show bold formatting, make sure there is no space between the asterisks and the text.

Zapier-style italic and bold-italic text

Italics are useful for emphasis or for short notes. You can also combine bold and italic for even stronger emphasis in your Discord messages.

Italic text on Discord

You can create italic text with either single asterisks or single underscores.

Method 1: Asterisks

1. Type one asterisk * before your text.
2. Type your text.
3. Type one asterisk * after the text.

Example:

• Input: *This is italic text*
• Output: This is italic text

Method 2: Underscores

1. Type one underscore _ before your text.
2. Type your text.
3. Type one underscore _ after the text.

Example:

• Input: _This is also italic_
• Output: This is also italic

Bold and italic together

To combine bold and italic formatting, use three asterisks on each side of your text.

1. Type three asterisks ***.
2. Type your text.
3. Type three more asterisks ***.

Example:

• Input: ***Bold and italic***
• Output: Bold and italic

This combined style is especially helpful for headings or key reminders in busy Discord channels.

More formatting beyond basic bold and italic

Once you master bold and italic, you can take advantage of several other formatting options to keep your Discord discussions organized and easy to scan.

Underline text

Underlines use double underscores around your text.

1. Type __ before your text.
2. Type your text.
3. Type __ after the text.

Example:

• Input: __Important update__
• Output: Important update

Strikethrough text

Use strikethrough to indicate something is removed, outdated, or corrected.

1. Type two tildes ~~ before your text.
2. Type your text.
3. Type two tildes ~~ after the text.

Example:

• Input: ~~Old info~~
• Output: Old info

Underline plus bold or italic

You can combine underline with other styles just like a Zapier power user might stack filters and actions. For example:

• Bold and underline: __**Bold underlined**__
• Italic and underline: __*Italic underlined*__

These combinations can help call attention to announcements or deadlines.

Zapier-inspired tips for code formatting on Discord

Code formatting is essential when sharing snippets, commands, or error messages. Discord offers inline code and multi-line code blocks, useful for technical chats or automation discussions.

Inline code formatting

For short bits of code or commands, use single backticks.

1. Type a backtick `.
2. Type your command or code.
3. Type another backtick `.

Example:

• Input: `/join`
• Output: /join

Multi-line code blocks

For longer scripts or multiple lines, use triple backticks.

1. Type three backticks ``` on a new line.
2. On the next line, paste or type your code.
3. On a final line, type another set of three backticks.

Example:

```
print("Hello, Discord")
```

Discord will display this in a formatted code block that’s easy to read and copy.

Quoting and organizing text like a Zapier doc

For longer explanations, discussions, or quoting previous messages, you can use Discord’s quote formatting. It mirrors the clarity of a structured Zapier documentation page.

Single-line quote

To quote a single line of text:

1. Type the greater-than symbol > followed by a space.
2. Type your quote text.

Example:

> This is a quoted line

Discord will indent this line and visually separate it from your main message.

Multi-line quote

For longer quotes, use > at the start of each line, or use >> for a block quote style that continues to new lines.

Example:

>> First line of the quote
Second line of the quote

This is ideal for referencing previous instructions or summarizing long threads.

Zapier-style checklist: quick reference for Discord formatting

Use this quick reference to remember the main formatting codes when you’re typing fast in Discord channels.

• Bold: **text**
• Italic: *text* or _text_
• Bold + Italic: ***text***
• Underline: __text__
• Strikethrough: ~~text~~
• Inline code: `code`
• Code block: ```multi-line code```
• Quote: > quote

Combine these as needed to keep your conversations tidy and readable, just like a well-documented workflow.

Where this Discord formatting guide comes from

The specific Markdown-style rules, symbols, and behavior in this article are based on the instructions described on the original guide here: Discord bold text and formatting tutorial. That page provides practical examples of how each symbol affects your Discord messages.

Next steps: organize your work like a Zapier pro

Now that you know how to style text on Discord, you can make announcements, instructions, and discussions easier to follow. For more workflow, automation, and productivity strategies beyond chat formatting, you can explore additional resources such as Consultevo’s productivity and automation insights.

Practice these formatting shortcuts in a private server or DM until they feel natural. Once you are comfortable, you will be able to highlight key points, share code, and keep your communities organized with clear, consistent styling.

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