It is not easy to find some tricks of WhatsApp that one may not know. But the truth is that it is not easy to know what features the application had when it was launched, and which ones were added later. So we have located some of the features that you may not know about the famous messaging application.
In this first part, we are going to see the first three tricks We're talking about them. All very simple and easy to find, but because they're apps we're used to using, we might not be familiar with them because we haven't researched them.
1.- Archive conversations
You may be one of those who leave all groups and delete them when you see that they are no longer going to be used. I am not, and the truth is that I do not know why people are like that. I say this, basically, because most of the users who delete the groups do it so that they do not appear in a kilometer list when executing WhatsApp in the entire conversation list. However, it is possible archive conversations, both group and individual, so that they do not appear in the WhatsApp conversation list. These remain archived, and if that user or group ever receives a new message again, the entire previous message list will appear, but at least you will be able to stop seeing those conversations in the initial list without having to delete the conversations or leave the group. To do this, you will only have to hold down over any conversation or group, and select Archive conversation .
2.- Change the font size
Maybe you who are under 30 years old, do not think that changing the font size is very useful. But the truth is that WhatsApp is a messaging application used by millions of users around the world. And if it has become popular, it is, above all, because users less knowledgeable in the world of technology, have also begun to use WhatsAppThese people no longer see as well as they did when they were young, and I personally don't like people telling me: "Tell me what it says here." You can change font size of WhatsApp messages without having to change the font size of the entire operating system. To do this, just go to the standard WhatsApp chat window, press the Options in the upper right corner, and then select Settings . Then you select Chat settings , and Font size , being able to choose between Small, Medium (it is the one that is activated by default), and Large.
3.- Backup of conversations
If you've ever uninstalled WhatsApp and reinstalled it, you may have seen the message "Backup found." This is because a backup has been saved on your smartphone. Backup of the conversations. Generally, this is generated automatically, and if we don't format the smartphone, WhatsApp should also automatically recognize it when we install and run the app, as long as we log in with the same WhatsApp account. However, if we want to uninstall WhatsApp in the afternoon, or simply want to make a backup, we can do it ourselves. Following steps 3, 4, and 5 of the previous section, you'll reach the same window where you'll find the option Save conversations Here you will also see the latest backup that was made.
4.- Privacy: what to show and to whom
As with other apps, you can decide who sees your profile picture, you state and your last hora from Settings > Account > Privacy. Choose from Everyone, My Contacts, or Nobody, and also learn how to hide WhatsApp images from the gallery. If you hide the last hour, you won't see either that of others. It also limits who can add you to groups and share your contact with unit’s QR code from your profile.
5.- Read confirmations and discrete reading
You can disable the double blue checks in Privacy > Read Receipts. They will still appear in groups. To read without marking as read, use the notification center, widgets on Android or activate the airplane mode (open, read and close the app before reconnecting).
6.- Text, emojis and GIFs format
WhatsApp allows you to give format to your messages: bold with asterisks, italics with underscores, strikethrough with tildes and monospaced with three open accents. You can combine them respecting the opening/closing order. The emojis They change size depending on how many you send, and you have GIFs with integrated search engine. When sharing videos you can convert them into GIFs and also silence your audio before sending them. When attaching images, press HD to send them in high quality.
7.- Featured messages and powerful searches
Long press on any message and tap the star to save it as a star. Go to Settings > Starred Messages. Also, use the global search engine from the main screen or the chat search engine to quickly locate words, links, photos and documents.
8.- Chat management and exports
In addition to archiving, you can empty o delete conversations (Settings > Chats > History). If you need to keep a thread, use Export chat (with or without multimedia) and share it via email or the cloud. You can also send things to yourself (write wa.me/yournumber with prefix) and write to unsaved numbers with wa.me/code+phone.
9.- Groups and conversation control
A group can have several administrators. From the group info, name them and limit who can send messages (admins only) for announcements. Long press on a message and press Info to see who has received and read it. If you prefer discretion, silence and archive the groups you don't want to leave.
10.- Voice notes and assistants
Record voice notes without holding down by sliding the microphone upwards (lock). You can review them before sending by leaving and entering the chat. Send and listen to audio from WhatsApp Web / Desktop. With Google Assistant or Siri, dictate messages with a simple voice command and learn to avoid accidentally pressing voice messages.
11.- WhatsApp Web, desktop and tablet
You can use WhatsApp from the navigator or the desktop client. Pair devices by scanning the QR from Settings > Linked Devices. On tablets it also works via the web. Activate the dark mode in Settings > Chats > Theme. Create Shortcuts to chats on Android, personalize fondos by conversation and configure custom notifications for key contacts.
12.- States, dissemination and content
Publica States photo/video or just text. Share links (e.g. from YouTube) as labels in your states. Use the Mailing lists to send the same message to multiple contacts in individual chats. And set up to three conversations at the top to always have them at hand. In addition, you can use WhatsApp as a notepad and send yourself reminders.
13.- Security, blocking and temporary messages
Strengthen your privacy with the biometric lock of the app (fingerprint/face) and with the chat blocking by code or fingerprint for specific conversations. Activate the temporary messages (24h, 7 or 90 days) and delete messages with Delete for all within the allowed time. Share your contact with QR without dictating the number.
14.- Storage, accounts and news
Free up space from Settings > Storage and data > Manage storage to delete large files per chat. On Android you can delete the Cache from the app info or use tools like Cleaner for WhatsApp to clean by category. Change your numerous maintaining chats from your profile, use WhatsApp even if you change the SIM after activation, and if you want to be one of the first to try out features, sign up for the beta programAmong the latest utilities are the audio transcription (by downloading the language pack), the possibility of use two accounts on the same device, create stickers own from the tray or integrate AI goal if the access appears to you.
15.- Useful extras (with responsibility)
Mark chats as not read so you don't forget to answer, create shortcuts to regular contacts on Android and uses blank names copying an empty character if you prefer a minimalist profile. You can tell if a contact is Online contact from your profile info (if privacy allows) or detect a possible blocking If you can't add someone to a group. For messages deleted by others and external bots (e.g., qeuBot or apps like WhatsRemoved+), remember to act with prudence, respecting the privacy and rules of the platform. If you like advanced stickers, apps like Sticker Maker They remain an alternative to create custom packs.
As you see, I already have the calls tab permanently activated. If you are interested in knowing how to activate calls on WhatsApp you just need to follow the steps in this tutorial. In the next edition of this article you will see the other three little tricks that you may not know about WhatsApp.
All this will help you to master the app Hassle-free: more privacy, better organization, and more convenient communication. Integrate the tricks little by little, start with the ones that benefit you the most, and you'll see how WhatsApp adapts better to your way of communicating.
