How to Bold Text on LinkedIn (Posts & About Sections)
Quick answer
Most LinkedIn fields are plain text, so the most reliable way to bold text is to use Unicode bold characters. Keep bold to short headings and CTAs, then write the rest in normal text.
Best places to use bold on LinkedIn
- Post headlines or first lines
- About section headings
- Key takeaways in long posts
- Short CTA lines like “Let’s connect”
Step‑by‑step
- Write a short heading (3–6 words)
- Convert it to bold Unicode text
- Paste it into your post or profile
- Add normal text below for context
Table: LinkedIn use cases
| Surface | Goal | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Post headline | Structure | 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 |
| About section | Clarity | 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 |
| CTA line | Action | 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 |
Copy‑ready LinkedIn examples
- 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬
- 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗗
- 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘
- 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚
- 𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧
- 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞
LinkedIn readability tips
- Use bold for headings only
- Keep bold lines under 6 words
- Stick to one bold style per post
- Avoid over‑decorating with emojis
FAQ
Q: Does LinkedIn have a bold button?
A: Most fields are plain text, so Unicode bold is the safest method.
Q: Is bold text professional enough?
A: Yes—if you use it sparingly for headings and CTAs.
Q: Why does bold look different on mobile?
A: Unicode glyphs render differently across device fonts.
Final tip
Treat bold like a section header. It adds structure without hurting the professional tone.