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Write in italic, underline or strikethrough on LinkedIn
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Italic is for quotes, nuance or setting a term apart. LinkedIn does not offer it: the editor recreates it with Unicode characters, along with underline and strikethrough.
How to write in bold on LinkedIn
- Select text in the editor above.
- Click Italic (Ctrl/⌘ + I), Underline (Ctrl/⌘ + U) or Strikethrough.
- Copy for LinkedIn and paste into your post.
When to use italic
For a quote, a book title, a foreign word or an inner thought in a story. Italic draws less attention than bold: it nuances rather than shouts.
Underline and strikethrough
Strikethrough works well for before/after (“1̶0̶ ̶h̶o̶u̶r̶s̶ 2 hours”). Underline is rarer: keep it for a single word.
Limits
Unicode has no italic digits: they stay upright. Underline and strikethrough add an invisible character per letter, which raises the count.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine bold and italic?
Yes, the “Bold italic” button applies both at once.
Does italic work in comments?
Yes, copied text also works in comments, your headline and the About section.
Tools
- Write bold text on LinkedInMake words bold in your LinkedIn posts in one click. Free Unicode bold text generator, mobile-friendly, with live preview and character counter.
- Preview a LinkedIn post before publishingPreview your LinkedIn post on desktop and mobile before publishing, with the “see more” fold. Free, no LinkedIn login.
- Character counter for LinkedIn postsCount your LinkedIn post characters the way LinkedIn does, bold and italic included. 3,000 character limit with a warning before you go over.