Uncover WhatsApp's Secret Capabilities

As one of the most widely used messaging apps in the world, WhatsApp continues to change the way we communicate with our friends, family, and colleagues. However, beneath its simple and intuitive interface, WhatsApp offers numerous hidden features that can enhance our user experience. In this article, we will explore 10 hidden WhatsApp features you probably don't know about.

1. Send Messages to Yourself
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WhatsApp enables you to store notes and reminders. This might seem counterintuitive, but it can actually be a useful feature for storing notes, reminders, and other information. To do this, simply enter the recipient's number, which is your own phone number.

1. Archive Chats
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Archiving chats keeps them out of sight without deleting them. This is especially useful for conversations that you prefer not to be prompted about you open WhatsApp, but wish to access later. To archive a chat, go to the chat list, tap and hold on the chat you wish to hide, and tap on "Archive Chat."

1. Use the 'Nametag' Feature
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WhatsApp's unique Nametag feature allows you to create a personal identification code that can be used. To use this feature, go to Settings, then select "Data and Storage," and then tap on "Storage Usage." From there, tap on "Back up and chat history" and tap on "Use Local Backup." This results in creating a personal QR code that can be scanned by other WhatsApp users to add you as a contact.

1. Mute Chats Indefinitely
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If you're tired of being flooded notifications from a specific chat, you can mute that chat indefinitely. To do this, go to the chat list, tap and hold on the chat you want to mute, and select "Mute." From there, select the duration you want to mute the chat for, or select "Mute forever" to silence the notifications permanently.

1. Use WhatsApp Web
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WhatsApp Web allows you to use WhatsApp on your computer, just like you do on your phone. To use this feature, go to web.whatsapp.com on your computer, then automatically recognize the QR code that appears on the screen with your phone's WhatsApp app. This will allowing you to access WhatsApp on your computer and conduct a range of activities.

1. Create a 'Quick Shortcut' to Start a group Chat
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If you many times initiate group chats with the same group of people, you can create a quick shortcut to start a group chat. To do this, go to the chat list, tap and hold on the chat you wish to include in the conversation, and select "Add to group." From there, select "New group" and create a new group. You can then include the shortcut to your phone's home screen.

1. Change the Font Size of WhatsApp
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If you're struggling to read WhatsApp messages due to a tiny screen or poor eyesight, you can adjust the text size of WhatsApp. To do this, go to Settings, then tap on "Chats," and next tap on "Font Size." From there, select the font size you want to use.

1. Use the 'Blast' Feature
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The useful blast feature allows you to send a message to all of your contacts at once. To use this feature, go to the chat list, tap and hold on a contact, and tap on "Broadcast List." From there, add contacts to the list and enter the message you want to send.

1. Transfer WhatsApp Chats to a New Phone
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If you're changing phones and wish to move your WhatsApp chats to the new phone, you can do so by saving your chats on the old phone and reinstating them on the new phone. To do this, go to Settings, then select "Chats," and next tap on "Chat backup." From there, tap on "Back up" and follow the instructions to back up your chats. On the new phone, go to Settings, then tap on "Chats," and then tap on "Restore Chat Backup."

1. Use the 'View Once' Feature
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The convenient view once feature allows you to share a message that can be viewed only once by the recipient. This is a useful feature for sending sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. To use this feature, go to the photo or video you want to send, tap and hold on it, and select "View Once." This will allowing the recipient to view the file just once before it disappears.