13 Best Tips & Tricks for Every WhatsApp User

 WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps in the world, and it’s packed with features that can enhance your messaging experience. Here are 13 of the best tips and tricks for every WhatsApp user:

1. Pin Important Chats

Keep your most important chats at the top of your chat list by pinning them.

How to Use: Long-press the chat you want to pin and tap the pin icon at the top of the screen.

2. Star Messages

Star messages to save important information like addresses, phone numbers, or memorable quotes for easy access later.

How to Use: Long-press the message you want to star and tap the star icon.

3. Use WhatsApp Web

Access WhatsApp on your computer using WhatsApp Web, making it easier to type long messages or share files from your computer.

How to Use: Go to web.whatsapp.com on your computer and scan the QR code with your phone's WhatsApp by tapping "Linked Devices" in the settings.

4. Format Text

You can format your text in WhatsApp to make your messages stand out.

How to Use:

• Bold: Add an asterisk * before and after the text (e.g., *bold*).
• Italic: Add an underscore _ before and after the text (e.g., _italic_).
• Strikethrough: Add a tilde ~ before and after the text (e.g., ~strikethrough~).
• Monospace: Add three backticks before and after the text (e.g.,monospace```).

5. Hide Last Seen

Protect your privacy by hiding your "Last Seen" status from specific contacts or everyone.

How to Use: Go to "Settings" > "Privacy" > "Last Seen & Online" and choose who can see your last seen status.

6. Mute Group Notifications

Reduce notification overload by muting group chats that are not urgent.

How to Use: Open the group chat, tap the group name, select "Mute notifications," and choose the duration (8 hours, 1 week, or always).

7. Custom Notifications

Set custom notifications for specific contacts to identify who’s messaging you without checking your phone.

How to Use: Open the chat, tap the contact name, select "Custom notifications," and set your preferred tone or vibration pattern.

8. Broadcast Messages

Send a message to multiple contacts at once without creating a group chat using the broadcast feature.

How to Use: Tap the three-dot menu (or settings on iPhone), select "New broadcast," choose the contacts, and send your message.

9. Use Two-Step Verification

Add an extra layer of security to your WhatsApp account by enabling two-step verification.

How to Use: Go to "Settings" > "Account" > "Two-step verification" and set up a six-digit PIN.

10. Archive Chats

Keep your chat list tidy by archiving conversations you don’t need to see regularly.

How to Use: Long-press the chat, then tap the archive icon (a box with a down arrow).

11. Delete Media for Everyone

Avoid the embarrassment of sending the wrong photo or video by deleting it for everyone in the chat.

How to Use: Long-press the message, tap the trash icon, and select "Delete for everyone."

12. Create Shortcuts for Important Contacts

Create shortcuts on your home screen for quick access to your most important contacts or groups.

How to Use: Open the chat, tap the three-dot menu, and select "More" > "Add shortcut."

13. Manage Storage

WhatsApp can take up a lot of storage space. You can manage and clear out unnecessary files.

How to Use: Go to "Settings" > "Storage and data" > "Manage storage" to see which chats are using the most space and delete large files.

These tips and tricks can help you make the most of WhatsApp, enhancing both your productivity and your overall messaging experience.