Formatting a message in Pulse You can use text formatting to change the look and feel of your message. Enter your message text in Pulse, but do not post the message. Click the View formatting help icon. Apply a syntax from the Style, Lists, or Headings section to the relevant text in your message. For example: You can apply bold style to important words in the message. Click Post. Related information: Communicating with users by using Pulse Enhancing a message in Pulse