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LinkedIn Post Formatter

Format your LinkedIn post with bold, italic and custom fonts before you publish. Preview exactly how it looks — including the "see more" fold.

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⚠ Before you post

  • Formatted text is not searchable on LinkedIn — don't format your keywords
  • Unicode characters count as 2 each in LinkedIn's limit — our counter reflects this
  • Not readable by screen readers — use sparingly

Anatomy of a high-performing LinkedIn post

Use this structure with formatting to maximise engagement.

Hook~120 chars

This appears before "see more". Make a bold claim, ask a question, or drop a surprising stat. Use bold text to highlight the key phrase.

𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 $𝟭𝟮𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. Here's what I learned…
Body~2,500 chars

Deliver the value. Short paragraphs (1–3 lines), line breaks for breathing room, bold for key points.

• 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭: Cash flow beats profit every time
• 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮: Hire slow, fire fast
• 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯: Your network is your safety net
CTA~100 chars

End with a single clear call to action. Ask a question to invite comments. Never explicitly ask for likes.

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FAQ

What is the LinkedIn character limit for posts?

LinkedIn posts support up to 3,000 characters. However, only the first ~210 characters show before the "see more" cutoff — so your opening hook needs to be compelling within that limit. Our preview shows exactly where the fold happens.

What is a good LinkedIn post structure?

The most effective LinkedIn posts follow a Hook → Body → CTA structure. The hook (first 1–2 lines) must grab attention before the "see more" fold. The body delivers the value. The CTA invites engagement — a question, opinion request, or link.

Should I use bullet points in LinkedIn posts?

LinkedIn doesn't support native bullet points, but you can use emoji characters as visual separators (•, ▶, ✅). This breaks up dense text and improves scannability — especially on mobile.

How many hashtags should I use on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn recommends 3–5 relevant hashtags per post. More than 5 can look spammy. Place hashtags at the end of your post, not inline with the text.

Does formatting affect LinkedIn algorithm reach?

Formatting doesn't directly affect the algorithm, but well-formatted posts get more engagement — which does. Bold hooks increase the likelihood someone clicks 'see more'. Clear structure keeps readers engaged longer.

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