How to Forward WhatsApp Messages With Sender Info and Image Caption
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Before you start, there is a minor difference between iPhone and Android. On iPhone, after you select Forward, it enables the checkbox following each message, which you can then tap to select and then again tap on Forward to bring up the contact or group selection box. You get the same experience on Whatsapp web and desktop.
On Android, press one message to select, then tap the message to select more. Use the forward button to bring up the contact or group selection menu.
How to Forward WhatsApp Messages With Sender Name and Time Stamp
WhatsApp doesn’t allow you to forward a message with the sender’s name or time stamp. Instead, forwarding a message on the app will display a Forwarded tag. However, copying multiple messages and pasting them anywhere adds name and time to the message.
That is not technically a forward, but that’s one way to share the message anywhere.
You can always take a screenshot of the chat and send it to someone else if you want the name and timestamp displayed, but this has limitations.
How to Share a Photo With Original Caption on WhatsApp
Default Forward Option
WhatsApp, by default, allows you to share a photo with its original caption. However, the photo will have a forwarded label at the top of the message.
Step 1:First, long-press on the image you want to forward and select theForwardicon. Then, select one or multiple contacts or groups.
Step 2:Finally, tap theSend buttonto send the image with its original caption. You should see a preview of the caption with the image at the bottom.
Share Option
You can only select one message to share it outside WhatsApp.
Step 1:Use long presses to select a message from the chatbox. Then, tap thethree-dot menuand selectSharefrom the flyout menu.
Step 2:This will bring up theAndroid share menu, where you can select the app you want to share and share it.
This option is missing on the iPhone. So, if you don’t want the don’t want the forwarded label on your messages, you can download andshare the image with others. However, you will need to type the caption manually. WhatsApp doesn’t allow you only to copy the caption.
How to Forward a Message to Multiple People or Groups
Step 1:First, press on the message you would like to forward and tap on theforwardbutton.
Step 2:Next, selectmultiple contacts or groups, and tap theSend buttonto send the message.
How to Forward Multiple Messages at Once
Step 1:Start bypressing longon a message, thentap on more messagesto select which you want to forward.
Step 2: Finally, tap the Forward iconandselect one or multiple contacts. Lastly, tap theSendbutton.
How to Forward WhatsApp Messages via Email
You can forward your WhatsApp messages via email in two ways. First, you can copy a message, paste it into your inbox, and send it to others.
If you have multiple WhatsApp messages to share, you can first select all the messages and share them via email.
Step 1:First, long-press on the message and tap on thethree-dot menuto bring up theShareicon.
Step 2:Pull up the menu and choose youremail app.
Step 3:That’s it. The message will be automatically posted to your email inbox. Now, you can enter a subject line and the recipient’s email address to send the email.
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Last updated on 16 August, 2024
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