WhatsApp is one of the most widely used chat platforms in the world. Indeed, the application offers a range of options to create a unique user experience that brings real added value. However, apart from the features that we usually use, did you know that the instant messaging giant also has a menu that very few people know about? We show you how to access it below.
WhatsApp continues to amaze its users by providing them with increasingly innovative features. This is the case, for example, of a secret menu which makes it easier to use the application.
There is a simple trick to access this secret WhatsApp tool. You can easily access it through Android or iOS mobile operating systems by following a few very simple steps. However, before anything else, make sure to download the latest version of the app first.
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WhatsApp’s hidden button, a shortcut to the app’s main features
WhatsApp icon on main screen. Source: spm
WhatsApp’s secret menu is actually a shortcut that provides access to the app’s features, including: Buttons to access Open Chats, App Camera and Widgets. This feature also gives you direct access to the last five chats on WhatsApp. To use this shortcut, just go to your phone’s home screen and press the app icon for a few seconds. A small menu will then appear with the aforementioned options. Regardless of the operating system of your smartphone, the way to access this secret menu remains the same, only the options may change. Unlike Android smartphones, iPhone gives you access to more options such as search tool and QR code to share your profile on the platform.
Other Little Known Features of WhatsApp App
Like WhatsApp’s hidden menu, there are other useful and little-known features that can make your experience in the app easier and more fun. Here is a selection that will certainly be very practical for you:
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Improve typing on WhatsApp with hidden symbols
WhatsApp keyboard. Source: spm
Did you know ? It is possible to give more flair to your text by including some symbols before and after the word or phrase you want to send to your contact. For example, for put your text in bold, add a star (*text*) to these places. To write the text in italics, insert the dashes of the 8 in the same places, like this (_texte_). Finally, to strike out your message, you can use the following symbol (~) in the same way.
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Pin priority contacts on WhatsApp
If you have a few favorite contacts on your WhatsApp thread, you can keep them at the top of the list using the pin. The process is simple: open whatsapp then long press the contact chat without opening it. A green menu will appear at the top of the app’s main page. All you have to do is tap the pin icon to make that contact a priority.
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Make WhatsApp Messages Disappear
Ephemeral messages. Source: spm
If you feel like taking the weight off your phone and making sure it performs optimally, you can enable a useful feature on the app. This will automatically delete new messages sent in an individual chat. To do this, open a discussion on WhatsApp, then press the contact’s name or the three small dots at the top right, then click on “ephemeral messages”. You can then select the delay before disappearance that meets your needs. You have the choice between 24 hours, 7 days or 90 days.
As you will have understood, WhatsApp is full of practical features. You just have to read it to take full advantage of the great advantages of your favorite messaging application.
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