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# WhatsApp text formatting

Additional [text formatting](https://www.clickatell.com/help-center/whatsapp/general-whatsapp/can-i-use-formatting-in-my-whatsapp-messages/) options are now available for WhatsApp messages. These can be used when sending regular messages or when creating templates.

The following additional format options have been added:

* Numbered Lists
* Bulleted Lists
* Block Quote
* Inline Code

These new formatting options, along with the already available emojis and format options (bold, italics, strikethrough, monospace), can be used to make messages easier to read and more visually appealing.

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