WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, is one of the most popular apps. Many individuals rely on WhatsApp for improved communication, whether for personal or commercial reasons. What began as a simple texting app has grown significantly over the years. Today, we’ll get deep into the app and highlight several important WhatsApp features that you might have overlooked.
Android And iOS WhatsApp Tips And Tricks
1. Self-Destructing Message
Sending self-destructing messages is as simple as pressing and holding on to the message you wish to send and selecting the option for vanishing messages.
2. Create Shortcuts For Often-Used Conversations
On your home screen, you may create shortcuts for regularly used chats by long-pressing on the chat, tapping on the three dots, and selecting “Add chat shortcut.
3. Hide Your Online Status
To hide your online status, click on Settings > Account > Privacy > Last seen and select “Nobody”.
4. Use Whatsapp In Dark Mode
To use WhatsApp in dark mode, navigate to Settings > Chats > Theme and choose “Dark.”
5. Use WhatsApp On Computer
Use WhatsApp on a computer by installing the WhatsApp Desktop software or visiting web.whatsapp.com in your browser and scanning the QR code with your phone.
6. Reply To Particular Messages
You may reply to individual messages by long-pressing on the message and hitting the reply icon.
7. Disable Media Auto-Download
To turn off media auto-download, navigate to Settings > Data and Storage use > Media auto-download and select which media types you wish to download automatically.
8. Pin Important Chats
Important chats can be pinned to the top of the chat list for fast access. Swipe right on the chat you want to pin and touch the pin symbol.
9. Use Whatsapp Without A Phone Number
You may use WhatsApp without a phone number by installing TextNow, a third-party program that gives a free virtual phone number.
10. Format Your Text
Format your text by placing asterisks (*) before and after a word to make it bold, underscores (_) to make it italic, and tildes () to make it strikethrough.
