Question 1

How do I make text bold in Markdown?

Accepted Answer

Use double asterisks (**text**) or double underscores (__text__) around your text. Both methods create bold formatting in standard Markdown.

Question 2

What is the fastest way to bold a single word?

Accepted Answer

Wrap the word with double asterisks: **word**. This is the most universally supported method across all Markdown platforms.

Question 3

Which bold syntax works best - asterisks or underscores?

Accepted Answer

Double asterisks (**) have wider platform support than underscores (__). Use ** for maximum compatibility across GitHub, Discord, Reddit, and other platforms.

Question 4

How to make text bold in Slack messages?

Accepted Answer

Use single asterisks (*text*) for bold in Slack. Double asterisks or underscores don't work in Slack's formatting system.

Question 5

Can I use bold formatting in GitHub table headers?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Use **text** inside table cells: | **Header** | **Bold Column** |. This works in GitHub Markdown and most table-supporting platforms.

Question 6

Does bold work in Discord and Reddit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only with double asterisks (**text**). Discord and Reddit don't support double underscore (__) formatting for bold.

Question 7

How to combine bold with italic and strikethrough?

Accepted Answer

Use ***text*** for bold+italic, ~~**strikethrough bold**~~ for bold+strikethrough, or **text with _emphasis_** for complex combinations.

Question 8

How to make math equations bold in R Markdown?

Accepted Answer

For LaTeX math mode, use $\mathbf{equation}$ for bold math symbols. For regular text in R Markdown PDF output, use 	extbf{text}.

Question 9

Can I use bold formatting inside code blocks?

Accepted Answer

No, Markdown formatting doesn't work inside code blocks (```code```) or inline code (`code`). The bold syntax will display as literal text.

Question 10

What keyboard shortcuts create bold text in Markdown editors?

Accepted Answer

Most editors support Ctrl+B (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+B (Mac) to wrap selected text with **bold** syntax. Our online tool also supports these shortcuts.

Question 11

Are there online tools to convert text to Markdown bold?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our Markdown bold generator automatically wraps your text with proper bold syntax. Just paste your text and copy the formatted result.

Syntax	Output	Platforms	Support Level	Notes
`text`	text	GitHub, Jupyter, R Markdown, Discord, Reddit	Universal	Most widely supported
`__text__`	text	GitHub, Jupyter, R Markdown	Limited	CommonMark standard
`text`	text	Slack only	Slack Only	Unique to Slack
`*text*`	*text*	Most platforms	Combo	Bold + Italic
`\\textbf{text}`	text	R Markdown (LaTeX)	LaTeX	For PDF output

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