How to Bold Text on TikTok (Captions & Bios)
Quick answer
TikTok text fields are plain text, so use Unicode bold to create short hooks and CTA lines. Copy the bold text and paste it into your bio or caption.
Best placements for bold on TikTok
- Caption hook (first line)
- Bio headline
- Short CTA line
- Pinned comment labels
Stepโbyโstep
- Write a short hook or CTA
- Convert it to Unicode bold
- Paste it into TikTok
- Add normal text underneath
Table: TikTok use cases
| Placement | Goal | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Caption hook | Stop the scroll | ๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ง |
| Bio headline | Clarity | ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ |
| CTA line | Action | ๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ช ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ |
Copyโready TikTok examples
- ๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ง
- ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ง ๐ฎ
- ๐ง๐ข๐ฃ ๐ฏ ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฆ
- ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ
- ๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ช ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐
- ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ข
TikTok readability tips
- Keep bold lines under 6 words
- Use one bold line per caption
- Avoid bolding hashtags
- Test on mobile before posting
FAQ
Q: Can I bold hashtags?
A: You can, but it reduces readability. Keep hashtags normal.
Q: Should I bold every line?
A: Noโuse bold only for hooks or CTAs.
Q: Why does bold look different on some phones?
A: Unicode glyphs render differently across device fonts.
Final tip
One bold hook + one bold CTA is enough to make TikTok captions scannable.