Italic Text Generator
Transform your text into italic Unicode characters using mathematical alphanumeric symbols.
How to Use the Italic Text Generator
Convert any text to italic Unicode characters instantly by typing in the input field above. The italic version appears in real time.
- Type or paste your text in the input box above.
- The italic version appears instantly in the preview area.
- Click "Copy Italic Text" to copy to your clipboard.
- Paste anywhere that supports Unicode: Instagram, Discord, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, or messaging apps.
What is Italic Unicode Text?
Italic Unicode text uses mathematical alphanumeric symbols from the Unicode standard (block U+1D400 to U+1D7FF). These are actual italic characters rather than CSS or HTML formatting, which means they work anywhere that supports Unicode without requiring special markup or font installation.
Originally designed for mathematical notation, these characters have become popular for social media styling because they render as italic text in plain text fields where HTML formatting like <em> or <i> is not supported.
Italic Character Examples
Each regular letter maps to a specific Unicode italic character:
| Regular | Italic | Unicode Codepoint |
|---|---|---|
| A | π | U+1D608 |
| B | π | U+1D609 |
| a | π’ | U+1D622 |
| b | π£ | U+1D623 |
| z | π» | U+1D63B |
Numbers and special characters remain unchanged because no italic Unicode equivalents exist for them in the Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block.
Where to Use Italic Unicode
Italic Unicode works on virtually every modern platform that supports text input:
- Instagram: Bios, captions, comments, and stories
- Discord: Messages, nicknames, and channel descriptions
- Twitter/X: Tweets, bio, and display name
- Facebook: Posts, comments, and profile info
- TikTok: Bios and video captions
- WhatsApp and Telegram: Messages and status updates
- LinkedIn: Headlines, about sections, and posts
Tip: Italic Unicode characters are different from Markdown italics (*text*) or HTML italics (<i>text</i>). They work in plain text fields where those formatting options are not available.
Italic vs Bold vs Script Unicode
Unicode provides several mathematical font styles. Here is how they compare:
| Style | Example | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Hello World | Normal text |
| Italic | πππππ° ππ°π³ππ₯ | Subtle emphasis, quotes, titles |
| Bold | πππ₯π₯πΉ ππΉπ«π₯π | Strong emphasis, headings, CTAs |
| Script | πππππΎππ | Decorative, elegant styling |