How to Bold Text on YouTube (Descriptions & Comments)
Quick answer
YouTube descriptions are plain text, so the easiest way to create bold‑looking headings is to use Unicode bold text and paste it directly into your description.
Best uses for bold in YouTube
- Description section headings
- Timestamp labels
- Resource or link headings
- CTA lines (“Subscribe”, “Watch next”)
Step‑by‑step
- Write the heading or CTA line
- Convert it to Unicode bold
- Paste into the description
- Use plain text underneath for details
Table: YouTube placement ideas
| Placement | Goal | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Section heading | Structure | 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 |
| CTA line | Action | 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 |
| Resource block | Clarity | 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦 |
Copy‑ready YouTube examples
- 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦
- 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦
- 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦
- 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘
- 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧
- 𝗤&𝗔
YouTube formatting tips
- Keep headings short
- Use line breaks for spacing
- Use one bold style per description
- Keep CTAs under 4 words
FAQ
Q: Can I bold video titles?
A: Titles are plain text. You can try Unicode bold, but keep it short for readability.
Q: Should I bold every line?
A: No—only headings and CTAs.
Q: Why does bold look different on mobile?
A: Unicode glyphs render differently on different devices.
Final tip
Use bold for structure. A few clean headings make long descriptions easier to scan.