17 WhatsApp Status Tips and Tricks You Should Know

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Tip 1: Create a Status

The process for creating a status is different for Android and iOS devices. We show you how below.

iOS

Step 1:Launch WhatsaApp.

Step 2:TapUpdatesat the bottom left, then tap the pencil icon to create a text status or the camera icon for an image or video status.

Step 3:Upload/record your video or image and tap theSendicon, or in the case of a text status, type or paste your text and tap theSendicon.

Android

The steps are pretty much the same as with iOS; the main difference is that the pencil and camera icons are on the bottom right rather than the top right.

Tip 2: Format Text

You can customize the text by making it boldor italic, adding a strikethrough, or changing the font to Monospace. If you are familiar withWhatsApp font formatting, it all works in type mode.

Step 1:Open your status to type mode (using the pencil icon).

Step 2:Type your text and select it.

Step 3:SelectFormat, then select the formatting you want.

Use these symbols without brackets to format the text:

Tip 3: Change Size of Pencil

While doodling on pictures, one may want to change the size of the pencil. Changing the pencil color is straightforward, but changing the pencil size is kind of hidden. Follow these steps:

Step 1:Open your status to image or video mode (using the camera icon) and upload an image.

Step 2:Tap thepencil iconat the top right, then on the bottom, choose from any of the 4 pencil sizes.

Tip 4: Change Font Style

In the same way you may change font styles on a word processor, the type mode for WhatsApp status allows different font styles. Here is how to change them.

Step 1:Open your status to type mode (using the pencil icon).

Step 2:Tap theTicon to change font style. The font styles will display on the defaultType a statustext.

Unlike popular Instagram stories, which let youpost linksonly on business accounts with more than 10K followers, WhatsApp is more generous since anyone can post links on status. However, only the type or text mode supports it.

Step 1:Copy the link you will want to add.

Step 2:Launch WhatsApp, then tapUpdatesand the pencil icon.

Step 3:Long press the screen in the position where you want to paste the link and tap Paste.

Step 4:Tap theSendicon.

Tip 6: Change Background Color

You may change between the available background colors while using the type mode for your status. Follow the steps below.

Step 1:Launch WhatsApp, then enter the type status (Update>Pencilicon).

Step 2:Tap the color icon till you get your desired background color.

Tip 7: Pause Status

While watching a status, you may want to stay longer on a certain text or image before it disappears. To do this, simply press and hold the screen, and the status will pause till you leave the screen.

Tip 8: View Status from Next Person

While watching a status, you will see the number of stories posted by that person at the top, as indicated by the horizontal bars. You can easily switch between statuses. To move to the next person’s status, swipe left anywhere on the screen. To move to the status from the previous person, swipe right on the screen.

Tip 9: Stop Seeing Status

We have many people in our contacts whose statuses we aren’t interested in. But usually, they appear in the status slideshow, making it awkward for both as they can see you have viewed their status. In such situations, you can mute people. When you do that, the status of the muted contacts will appear in a separate section labeledMuted updates.

Step 1:Launch WhatsApp and tapUpdates.

Step 2:Long-press the status, pressMute, and confirm your choice.

Tip 10: Zoom Status

Sometimes, while checking someone’s status, you might want to zoom in on the picture to examine its details closely. To do so, use your fingers to pinch in and out of the screen.

Tip 11: Add Location

You must have seen WhatsApp statuses with location stickers. If you are an Instagram user, you are familiar with dynamic stickers such as time and location. WhatsApp supports both. To add your location, follow the steps below.

Step 1:Launch WhatsApp, enter the video/image status (Update>Cameraicon), and select your image.

Step 2:Tap thefolder iconbesidecrop, tap on it again, and select thelocationicon.

Step 3:Search for and click on your location, then click theSendbutton.

Tip 12: Create GIF

You can create a GIF from any video and even extract it. For that, you need to trim a video in WhatsApp to make it less than or equal to six seconds. Here are the steps:

Step 1:Launch WhatsApp, enter the video/image status (Update>Cameraicon), and select your video.

Step 2:Trim it to 6 seconds or less, tapGIFandSend.

Tip 13: Switch Cameras

Normally, we use the on-screen buttons to switch between the front and rear cameras. But at times, while recording or even while taking pictures, it’s inconvenient. Alternatively, you can double-tap on the screen to switch cameras instantly. It works in picture and video mode.

Tip 14: Zoom While Recording

Suppose you have to zoom in on a video. You will usually use the normal pinch gesture. However, WhatsApp provides an effortless way of doing it.

Hold the video button to start recording. Then, using the same finger, move up and down or slide your finger on the screen to zoom in and out. To stop recording, lift the finger.

Tip 15: Share a Status

After creating a status, you can share it with other contacts on Facebook or via other means. To share your status, follow these steps.

Step 1:Launch WhatsApp, tapUpdates, then tap onMy Status.

Step 2:Tap the3 horizontal dotsin front of the status you want to share and select theShareoption.

Step 3:Now, you can choose who or where to share it.

Tip 16: See Who Viewed Your Status

After a status has been posted, your contacts and friends may view it. By following these steps, you can see a list of everyone who has seen your status.

Step 1:Launch WhatsApp, tapUpdates, then tap onMy Status.

Step 2:Tap on your preferred status, then tap the arrow at the bottom to see all your views.

Tip 17: Set Status Privacy

You may decide to show your status to only a select group of people. WhatsApp has a privacy setting for this. To do so, follow these steps.

Step 1:Launch WhatsApp, enter the text or video/image status (Update>CameraorPencilicon), and either select your video or image or type your text.

Step 2:Tap theStatusoption at the bottom. It may have a number likeStatus (19 excluded).

Step 3:PickMy contacts exceptand select people who should not see the status or picture. Alternatively, selectOnly share withand select those who should see it.

Step 4:TapDoneand send the status.

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Last updated on 14 August, 2024

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