As one of the most widely used messaging apps in the world, WhatsApp continues to change the way we communicate with our friends, family, and colleagues. However, beneath its simple and intuitive interface, WhatsApp has a range of hidden features that can enhance our user experience. In this article, we will discuss 10 hidden WhatsApp features you may not be aware of.
- Send Messages to Yourself
WhatsApp enables you to store notes and reminders. This could be seen as unusual, but it is actually a useful feature for storing notes, reminders, and other information. To do this, simply type in the recipient's number, which is your personal phone number.
- Archive Chats
Archiving chats keeps them out of sight without deleting them. This can be particularly helpful that you prefer not to be prompted about you open WhatsApp, but still want to be able to access in the future. To archive a chat, go to the chat list, long-press on the chat you want to archive, and tap on "Archive Chat."
- Use the 'Nametag' Feature
WhatsApp's QR code function allows you to create a unique QR code that can be used. To use this feature, go to Settings, then select "Data and Storage," and next tap on "Storage Usage." From there, tap on "Back up and chat history" and select "Use Local Backup." This results in creating a personal QR code that can be automatically recognized by other WhatsApp users to add you as a contact.
- Mute Chats Indefinitely
If you're tired of being flooded notifications from a particular chat, you can silence the notifications indefinitely. To do this, go to the chat list, tap and hold on the chat you wish to silence, and tap on "Mute." From there, select the duration you wish to silence the notifications for, or select "Mute forever" to mute the chat indefinitely.
- Use WhatsApp Web
WhatsApp Web allows you to use WhatsApp on your computer, just like you do on your mobile device. To use this feature, go to web.whatsapp.com on your computer, then automatically recognize the QR code that appears on the screen with your phone's WhatsApp app. This will allowing you to access WhatsApp on your computer and send messages, make calls, and share files.
- Create a 'Quick Shortcut' to Start a group Chat
If you many times initiate group chats with the same group of people, you can create a quick shortcut to start a group chat. To do this, go to the chat list, tap and hold on the chat you want to add to the group, and tap on "Add to group." From there, tap on "New group" and create a new group. You can then add the shortcut to your phone's home screen.
- Change the Font Size of WhatsApp
If you're having trouble reading WhatsApp messages due to a tiny screen or poor eyesight, you can adjust the text size of WhatsApp. To do this, go to Settings, then tap on "Chats," and next tap on "Font Size." From there, tap on the font size you prefer to have.
- Use the 'Blast' Feature
The powerful blast feature allows you to send a message to all of your contacts at once. To use this feature, go to the chat list, long-press on a contact, and select "Broadcast List." From there, add contacts to the list and compose the text you want to send.
- Transfer WhatsApp Chats to a New Phone
If you're upgrading your device and wish to move your WhatsApp chats to the new phone, you are able to do so by backing up your chats on the old phone and reinstating them on the new phone. To do this, go to Settings, then tap on "Chats," and next tap on "Chat backup." From there, tap on "Back up" and follow the on-screen prompts to save your chats. On the new phone, go to Settings, then select "Chats," and then tap on "Restore Chat Backup."
- Use the 'View Once' Feature
The convenient view once feature allows you to send a message that can be viewed only once by the recipient. This can be particularly helpful feature for sharing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. To use this feature, go to the photo or video you wish to share, long-press on it, and tap on "View Once." This will allowing the recipient to view the file just once before it disappears.
