Reddit Text Formatter
Headings, quotes, lists and superscript — write Reddit posts that read like the top comment.
Why format text on Reddit?
On Reddit, the difference between a “great read” and a wall of text is structure — headings, blockquotes for the source, a short list. The fancy-editor mode hides Markdown from new users, so a toolbar that shows the raw syntax keeps your posts portable.
Best practices for Reddit
- Open long posts with a one-line TL;DR in bold; Reddit readers reward respect for their time.
- Quote the source you're reacting to with > so context is preserved when comments collapse.
- Superscript (^like^so) is the Reddit-native way to add footnotes and asides.
- Heads-up: old.reddit and new.reddit render some Markdown differently — preview both if your subreddit's audience is mixed.
Format for other platforms
Reddit formatter FAQ
On new Reddit, yes — there's a small Markdown/Fancy toggle at the bottom of the composer. Old Reddit is Markdown by default.
Many subreddits configure comments to ignore # headings to prevent shouting. Bold and lists always work.
Yes — self-posts get full Markdown including headings, lists, tables (where enabled) and superscript.
Yes, with double tildes: ~~like this~~. It renders on both old and new Reddit, web and mobile.
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