Tap on the white box to bring up your keyboard, then press the microphone button and dictate your message.
The phone will automatically transcribe this into the message box. If you want to turn this off, return to the WhatsApp chats screen, then tap Settings at the bottom of the screen on an iPhone , or the three dots at the top of the screen Android , followed by Settings. Now tap Account, followed by Privacy and use the slider next to Read Receipts to turn it off. The status ticks will be disabled when this slider is to the left.
Sent a message by accident? Just press and hold, then select Delete and remove it from the chat. However, the recipient will see a message that says 'This message was deleted'.
WhatsApp also offers the option to have messages, including pictures and videos, disappear for all recipients seven days after they were sent. The disappearing messages option needs to be turned on for each individual chat. WhatsApp shows your contacts when you were last online using a timestamp. To see this, they just need to open the chat they have with you and, below your name at the top of the screen, will be the time you were last in WhatsApp.
If you find this too intrusive, you can turn it off by heading to Settings. Want to message a number of people in one go so you can all converse? Create a group chat. To do this on an iPhone, start by pressing the Chat button at the bottom of the screen. On Android, tap Chat at the top of the screen, followed by the speech bubble at the bottom.
Now tap New Group and select the contacts you want to talk to. Here are some WhatsApp tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of the app. WhatsApp allows you to create groups of up to people to discuss anything you like. When you get tired of the standard look of the app, you can customize it to your liking. One way to do it is to use WhatsApp Dark Mode. Switch to Dark and click Ok. You can choose to use one of the default options or add a custom chat wallpaper.
WhatsApp is a great all-in-one communication tool that enables you to do many things within one app. Do you use WhatsApp? Share your experience with us in the comments below. Anya is a freelance technology writer. With a background in Journalism, Language Studies, and Technical Translation, Anya couldn't imagine her life and work without using modern technology on a daily basis. Always looking out for new ways to make her life and location-independent lifestyle easier, she hopes to share her experiences as a tech- and internet-addict through her writing.
Q: Can I use multiple devices with a single WhatsApp account? A: Aside from the web browser version, you cannot currently use one account on two mobile devices. This may change in the coming months, as a new multi-device feature is currently in beta. How to use WhatsApp: A step-by-step beginner's guide WhatsApp is the world's most popular chat app, but it can be daunting if you're new.
We're here to help! Apps By Nick Fernandez. Is WhatsApp safe and secure? Launch the app and approve the requested permissions. Enter your phone number and tap Confirm. Import existing contacts into the app optional.
How to set up your WhatsApp profile Before you start chatting, there is one more step you may want to take. How to set up your WhatsApp profile: Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the app and tap Settings. Tap your name at the top of the screen. To change your picture, tap the camera icon and select a photo. To change your name, tap the pencil icon next to Name. Enter or adjust your bio by tapping the pencil icon next to About.
You can also send pictures or files on WhatsApp by tapping the paperclip or camera icon. Tap the smiley face to the left of the text box. Tap the gif text at the bottom of the screen.
Optional Tap the magnifying glass icon to search for more gifs. Select the gif and press send. Tap the plus icon in the bottom left, then select photo and video library.
Tap the gif text in the bottom left corner. Optional Tap the magnifying glass icon in the bottom left to search for more gifs. How to call using WhatsApp One of the most useful features when using WhatsApp internationally is the ability to make phone calls. How to use WhatsApp on your computer: On your computer browser, navigate to web. WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, now has 1 billion users worldwide and is the biggest online messenger app on the market.
Founded in by ex-Yahoo employees it started as a small startup and swelled to , users in just a few months, growing so fast that they had to add a charge for using the service per year to slow the subscription rate down.
In , WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook and has seen continued growth, reaching the 1 billion mark in July To use WhatsApp you need a compatible smartphone or tablet with a sim card, an internet connection, and a phone number.
The app uses your phone number as its username, and your account is locked to the phone, although you can transfer your contacts over to new devices. Whatsapp is free to use in Ireland. However, if abroad, the Whatsapp website states:. Users of WhatsApp can share their location in real time over messages. They can also organise lists of contacts so that they can quickly send messages to lots of people in group chats through WhatsApp.
Probably the best feature of WhatsApp is that it allows users to keep in touch with people living abroad, without incurring the international charges associated with text messages. Whatsapp now lets its users share their location in real time.
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