Introduction:
Most of us currently use WhatsApp on a daily basis and around the clock to communicate with friends and family. But few of us do not know some of the tricks and features that the application offers you that make it easy for you to communicate, read messages and search for them quickly and easily.
Here are some useful tips to get the most out of WhatsApp:
1. Star Important Messages
Long-press any message and tap the star icon to bookmark it for later.
To access starred messages, Tap Three dots at the top right corner > Starred Messages.
2. Use WhatsApp Web/Desktop
Visit web.whatsapp.com to link your phone and chat from your computer.
Open WhatsApp on your phone, tap on Linked Devices, and scan the QR code shown on your computer.
3. Pin Important Chats
Long-press a chat and tap the pin icon to keep it at the top of your chat list.
4. Reply to Messages in Group Chats
Long-press a message and tap “Reply” to respond directly within group chats. This keeps conversations organized.
5. Format Text
Bold: Add asterisks before and after your text (e.g., bold).
Italic: Use underscores (italic).
Strikethrough: Add tildes ().
Monospace: Use triple backticks (text).
6. Hide “Last Seen” & Read Receipts
Go to Settings > Privacy to control your visibility and read receipts.
7. Custom Notifications
Set unique notifications for specific contacts. Open a chat, tap on their name, and select “Custom notifications.”
8. Mark Chats as Unread
Long-press a chat and select “Mark as unread” to remind yourself to reply later.
9. Send Live Location
Open a chat, tap on the attachment icon, choose Location, and then select “Share live location.”
10. Backup Chats
Regularly back up chats to Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iOS) under Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
11. Use Broadcast Lists for Announcements
Send messages to multiple contacts at once by using Broadcast Lists, which sends messages individually to each person.
12. Group Call Shortcut
For quick group calls, go to the group chat, tap on the phone or video icon, and select contacts for a group call.
13. Two-Step Verification
Enhance security by enabling two-step verification. Go to Settings > Account > Two-step verification.
14. Search Chats by Keyword
Tap the search icon in the chat list, type a keyword, and WhatsApp will show all relevant messages.
15. Minimize Data Usage for Calls
Go to Settings > Storage and data > Use less data for calls if you’re on a limited data plan.
These tips can improve productivity and add layers of security, privacy, and personalization to your WhatsApp experience!