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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which italic styles show on most devices?
Italic and bold italic, serif and sans, show on most modern phones and computers. Script may show as empty boxes on older devices, so check your post after publishing
Why don't some letters turn italic?
Italic Unicode styles mainly support standard English letters (A-Z). Numbers, accented letters, other alphabets and emoji may stay unchanged because matching italic characters aren't available
Can I use italic text in hashtags?
It's better to keep hashtags and @mentions in regular text. Italic Unicode letters are different characters, which can prevent hashtags or usernames from working as expected
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 captions and bios don't have a built-in option to make individual words italic. This tool converts regular letters into special Unicode characters that look italic, so you can copy and paste them into Instagram and other apps.
Choose from several italic and script styles without installing any fonts or editing apps.
When is italic text useful?
- Titles and names: make the title of a book, song, artwork or photography series stand out
- Instagram captions: add emphasis to a short phrase without using bold text
- Quotes: give a short quotation a different appearance from the rest of your caption
- Instagram bios: add a decorative touch to a short line or description
Italic styles are best used sparingly, since longer sections can be harder to read
Styles
- Italic and bold italic, sans and serif
- Fancy: bold script
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