Explore Hidden WhatsApp Features

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 boost our productivity. In this article, we will discuss 10 hidden WhatsApp features you may not be aware of.

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

1. Archive Chats
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Archiving chats hides them from view without deleting them. This can be particularly helpful that you don't want to see every time you open WhatsApp, but wish to access later. To archive a chat, go to the chat list, long-press on the chat you want to archive, 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 tap on "Data and Storage," and then tap on "Storage Usage." From there, select "Back up and chat history" and select "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 silence the notifications indefinitely. To do this, go to the chat list, long-press on the chat you want to mute, and tap on "Mute." From there, select the duration you want to mute the chat for, or tap on "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, long-press on the chat you want to add to the group, 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 select "Chats," and then tap on "Font Size." From there, tap on the font size you prefer to have.

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 compose the text you wish to share.

1. Transfer WhatsApp Chats to a New Phone
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If you're upgrading your device and want to transfer your WhatsApp chats to the new phone, you can do so by backing up your chats on the old phone and restoring them on the new phone. To do this, go to Settings, then select "Chats," and next tap on "Chat backup." From there, select "Back up" and follow the on-screen prompts to save 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 useful view once feature allows you to share a message that can be viewed only once by the recipient. This is a useful feature for sharing sensitive information, such as passwords or personal financial information. To use this feature, go to the photo or video you want to send, tap and hold on it, and tap on "View Once." This results in allowing the recipient to view the file just once before it disappears.