> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.dingtalk.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Format Text in Messages

> Open the text formatting toolbar in the message composer, apply bold, italic, lists, code blocks or quotes, send formatted messages, and follow tips for clean formatting.

Rich text formatting helps make longer messages easier to read. Use it when you need to share updates, summarize work, or send a list of next steps.

Formatted messages are especially helpful in group chats where readers need to scan information quickly.

## Open the formatting toolbar

1. Open a conversation.

2. Click **Aa** in the message composer.

![](https://alidocs.oss-cn-zhangjiakou.aliyuncs.com/res/4EZlweZLRE8ZBqxA/img/2b840945-1002-45b3-a147-e5caa2988988.png)

The rich text toolbar appears above the input box.

## Formatting options

| Option               | Use it to                             |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Body**             | Choose the text style.                |
| **Bold**             | Emphasize important words.            |
| **Text Color**       | Highlight selected text.              |
| **Italic**           | Add light emphasis.                   |
| **Strikethrough**    | Mark text as no longer valid.         |
| **Bulleted List**    | Create an unordered list.             |
| **Numbered List**    | Create an ordered list.               |
| **Link**             | Add a hyperlink.                      |
| **Clear Formatting** | Remove formatting from selected text. |

![](https://alidocs.oss-cn-zhangjiakou.aliyuncs.com/res/4EZlweZLRE8ZBqxA/img/59c00527-28a6-476a-93da-32d0d1fa8a56.png)

## Send a formatted message

1. Click **Aa**.

2. Type your message.

3. Select the text you want to format.

4. Choose a formatting option from the toolbar.

5. Click **Send**.

## Formatting tips

* Use **Bold** for key points or deadlines.

* Use lists for action items or status updates.

* Use **Link** when you want to include a reference without pasting a long URL into the message.

* Use **Clear Formatting** if copied text brings in unwanted styles.