_Added in 2.8_

*$boldify*

Returns [[$true]] if [[Options Dialog|Options]] -> [[Messages Options|Messages]] -> [[Messages_Options#Make-certain-part-of-messages-bold|Make certain part of messages bold]] is enabled, otherwise [[$false]].

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*$boldify(text)*

Returns text surrounded by [[Formatting text|bold character]] if [[Options Dialog|Options]] -> [[Messages Options|Messages]] -> [[Messages_Options#Make-certain-part-of-messages-bold|Make certain part of messages bold]] is enabled, otherwise returns the text.

*Parameters*

text - The text to boldify

*Example*

<pre>
//echo -ag $boldify(I am bold)
</pre>