Making Bolded and Italic Text Available in Chat Rooms

Have you ever really wanted to emphasize something you were saying but you were forced to resort to using hopeless CAPS LOCK to do it instead (because bold and italics aren't available in chat rooms) and you felt like you looked as if you were screaming?

Fear not! For I am here. With this suggestion thread ofc (kudos you got this reference ;)

I would like to introduce the idea of having bold and italics in chat room! I also have several ideas on how this can be accessed, but more than one option can be used.
Feel free to let me know if you have any other suggestions on how this option can be implemented <3

1. HTML Coding:
   Similar to how HTML can be used in threads, users could be able to type out <*b>TEXT and <*i>TEXT (asterisks added to stop code from working, would obviously actually be taken out if you want to use it) in chat for bolded and italic text, respectfully.


2. Ctrl/Command Keys on Laptops and Computers (PC, Windows, and Mac)
   Note: This would only work on laptops and computers and could be combined with other options for bolded and italic font.
   Like in Office 365 applications as well as google apps (such as Docs, Drive, Slides etc.), the option Ctrl+b or Command+b and Ctrl+i or Command+b could be used to turn italics and bolded font on and off. You would also be able to select certain text and use Ctrl/Command to change it being italics or bold.


3. Side Button (clickable)
   Have a small button that you can click to turn on italic and bold, will also show turned on and off if you use Ctrl/Command+i/b