How to make italic text for Instagram
- 1Type or paste your text
- 2Pick a style you like
- 3Press Copy next to it
- 4Paste it into your caption, bio, story or comment
Questions
Which italic styles work everywhere?
Italic and bold italic, serif and sans, show on almost every phone. Script may show as empty boxes on older devices, so check your post after publishing.
Why don't some letters turn italic?
Italic versions exist only for the plain letters a-z and the numbers 0-9. Accented letters, other alphabets and emoji are copied as they are.
Can I use italic text in hashtags?
No. An italic hashtag is a different word to Instagram, so it won't link to the normal hashtag. Keep hashtags, names and anything people search for in normal text.
Is italic text bad for accessibility?
Screen readers may read these letters one by one or skip them. Use italics for a short title or one key line, and keep the rest of your caption in normal text.
What is an italic text generator?
Instagram, TikTok and most apps don't let you format text. This tool swaps each letter for a look-alike Unicode character that is drawn in italics, so the italics stay when you paste it anywhere, without an app or a font install.
Good uses for italic text
- A title line at the top of a caption
- Your name or what you do in your bio
- Camera settings or a call to action that should stand out
Styles
- Italic and bold italic, sans and serif
- Fancy: bold script
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