WhatsApp is among the most popular messaging apps, especially for texting friends abroad. The app works on iPhone and Android, as well as on Mac, PC, and web browsers, making it compatible withChromebooks. you can send images, videos, files, and polls, either individually or in group conversations. It’s also packed with features ranging from voice and video calls to disappearing messages.
You can star messages to retrieve them easily and pin chats and conversations to the top of the screen. You won’t have to look for them. These features work on all WhatsApp versions, including on your computer. Here’s how to use them.
How to pin a WhatsApp message
Pin messages to the top of a conversation and make it easy to access. This is particularly useful if you’re meeting a friend for dinner, for instance, and want to pin the address to the top of the conversation instead of looking it up. You can pin a message for a predefined amount of time, ranging from 24 hours to 7 or 30 days. When pinning a message to the top of the conversation, all parties can see the pinned message, regardless of who pinned it.
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You can only pin a single message to the top of a conversation. If you pin another message, you’re asked to confirm if you want to replace the existing one. You can also pin messages in group chats. However, group admins need to activate this feature in the group settings.
How to pin a WhatsApp message on Android
Pinning a WhatsApp message on Android requires a few taps. The process is simple:
How to pin a WhatsApp message on an iPhone
Pinning a WhatsApp message on an iPhone is also easy and done in a breeze:
How to pin a WhatsApp message on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop
you’re able to also pin messages from your computer, as well as review pinned messages.
How to unpin a WhatsApp message
If a message has been pinned to a conversation, any member can unpin it. In group chats, only appropriate users can pin and unpin messages. To unpin a message, repeat the steps above, depending on your device, and selectUnpin.
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Use WhatsApp to the fullest
Now that you know how to pin messages, explore our essential tips andmake the most of WhatsApp. In addition, you may useWhatsApp on your Wear OS smartwatchor ontwo Android phonessimultaneously. Check out our user guides to learn more about these features.
