diff --git a/webapp/channels/src/components/convert_channel_modal/convert_channel_modal.tsx b/webapp/channels/src/components/convert_channel_modal/convert_channel_modal.tsx
index 52aca5f88c..e1f92fecb5 100644
--- a/webapp/channels/src/components/convert_channel_modal/convert_channel_modal.tsx
+++ b/webapp/channels/src/components/convert_channel_modal/convert_channel_modal.tsx
@@ -9,8 +9,6 @@ import {General} from 'mattermost-redux/constants';
 
 import {trackEvent} from 'actions/telemetry_actions.jsx';
 
-import FormattedMarkdownMessage from 'components/formatted_markdown_message';
-
 import Constants from 'utils/constants';
 
 type Props = {
@@ -84,11 +82,12 @@ export default class ConvertChannelModal extends React.PureComponent<Props, Stat
                 </Modal.Header>
                 <Modal.Body>
                     <p>
-                        <FormattedMarkdownMessage
-                            id='convert_channel.question1'
-                            defaultMessage='When you convert **{display_name}** to a private channel, history and membership are preserved. Publicly shared files remain accessible to anyone with the link. Membership in a private channel is by invitation only.'
+                        <FormattedMessage
+                            id='convertChannel.question1'
+                            defaultMessage='When you convert <b>{display_name}</b> to a private channel, history and membership are preserved. Publicly shared files remain accessible to anyone with the link. Membership in a private channel is by invitation only.'
                             values={{
                                 display_name: channelDisplayName,
+                                b: (chunks: string) => <b>{chunks}</b>,
                             }}
                         />
                     </p>
@@ -99,11 +98,12 @@ export default class ConvertChannelModal extends React.PureComponent<Props, Stat
                         />
                     </p>
                     <p>
-                        <FormattedMarkdownMessage
-                            id='convert_channel.question3'
-                            defaultMessage='Are you sure you want to convert **{display_name}** to a private channel?'
+                        <FormattedMessage
+                            id='convertChannel.question3'
+                            defaultMessage='Are you sure you want to convert <b>{display_name}</b> to a private channel?'
                             values={{
                                 display_name: channelDisplayName,
+                                b: (chunks: string) => <b>{chunks}</b>,
                             }}
                         />
                     </p>
diff --git a/webapp/channels/src/i18n/en.json b/webapp/channels/src/i18n/en.json
index 83225563a3..28a00d5273 100644
--- a/webapp/channels/src/i18n/en.json
+++ b/webapp/channels/src/i18n/en.json
@@ -3412,10 +3412,10 @@
   "confirm_switch_to_yearly_modal.title": "Confirm switch to annual plan",
   "convert_channel.cancel": "No, cancel",
   "convert_channel.confirm": "Yes, convert to private channel",
-  "convert_channel.question1": "When you convert **{display_name}** to a private channel, history and membership are preserved. Publicly shared files remain accessible to anyone with the link. Membership in a private channel is by invitation only.",
   "convert_channel.question2": "The change is permanent and cannot be undone.",
-  "convert_channel.question3": "Are you sure you want to convert **{display_name}** to a private channel?",
   "convert_channel.title": "Convert {display_name} to a Private Channel?",
+  "convertChannel.question1": "When you convert <b>{display_name}</b> to a private channel, history and membership are preserved. Publicly shared files remain accessible to anyone with the link. Membership in a private channel is by invitation only.",
+  "convertChannel.question3": "Are you sure you want to convert <b>{display_name}</b> to a private channel?",
   "copied.message": "Copied",
   "copy_text.copied": "Copied",
   "copy_text.copy": "Copy",