How to Manage Chats on Whatsapp

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the WhatsApp app.

   If you do not already have WhatsApp installed, you can get it from the Play Store.
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   Step 2: Select the “Chats” tab.

   This button appears in the top menu bar, under the search and call buttons.
   
   You will be taken to a list of your chats. , The list of buttons at the top will change to edit controls for the selected chat. , This button is in the top menu bar.
   
   Archiving a chat removes it from view without deleting its content. , This button is to the right of the archive button.
   
   Deleting a chat removes it completely without the ability to be recovered. , This button is to the right of the delete button.
   
   Muting a chat will disable sounds and notifications for that chat. , This button is located in the upper left corner and will revert the top menu controls. , The chat’s message content will be displayed on the screen. , The list of buttons at the top will change to edit controls for the selected message. , This button appears to the right of the back button in the top menu bar and will open a new reply window with the selected message quoted for a direct response. , This button is to the right of the reply button.
   
   You can access starred message from the chat list by tapping the 3 vertical dots and selecting “Starred Messages”.
   
   You can tap the Star button a second time to undo the starred status. , This button is represented by a circle with an ‘i’ inside and is located to the right of the Star button.
   
   This option will display what time a message was successfully delivered and whether or not it has been read. , This button is located to the right of the info button.
   
   Deleted messages cannot be recovered. , This button looks like two overlapping rectangles and is to the right of the Delete button.
   
   This will copy the message contents to your clipboard to be pasted elsewhere. , This button is a right-facing arrow and is to the right of the Copy button.
   
   You will be redirected to your contact list to select people to which you want to forward the message.
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   Step 3: Tap and hold a chat you wish to edit.

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   Step 4: Tap the box with a downward arrow to archive a chat.

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   Step 5: Tap the trashcan to delete a chat.

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   Step 6: Tap the speaker with a line to mute a chat.

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   Step 7: Tap “Back” when you are finished.

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   Step 8: Tap a chat to expand it.

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   Step 9: Tap and hold a message in a chat.

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    Step 10: Tap the “Reply” button to quote the message in a reply.

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    Step 11: Tap the “Star” button to save messages to your favorites.

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    Step 12: Tap the “Info” button to view delivery details.

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    Step 13: Tap the Trashcan icon to delete a message.

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    Step 14: Tap the “Copy” button.

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    Step 15: Tap the “Forward” button.

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