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 has a range of hidden features that can boost our productivity. In this article, we will discuss 10 hidden WhatsApp features you probably don't know about.

1. Send Messages to Yourself
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WhatsApp allows you to send messages to yourself. This might seem counterintuitive, but it is actually a useful feature for storing information such as notes and reminders. To do this, simply type in the recipient's number, which is your personal phone number.

1. Archive Chats
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Archiving chats hides them from view 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, 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 QR code function allows you to create a personal identification code that can be used to quickly add new contacts. To use this feature, go to Settings, then tap on "Data and Storage," and next 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 particular 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 wish to silence the notifications for, or select "Mute forever" to mute the chat indefinitely.

1. Use WhatsApp Web
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WhatsApp Web allows you to use WhatsApp on your computer, just like you do on your mobile device. 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 results in 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, you can create a convenient button to start a group chat. To do this, go to the chat list, tap and hold on the chat you want to add to the group, and tap on "Add to group." From there, tap on "New group" and create a new group. You can then add the shortcut to your phone's home screen.

1. Change the Font Size of WhatsApp
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If you're having trouble reading 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 powerful blast feature allows you to broadcast 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 select "Broadcast List." From there, include 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 changing phones and wish to transfer your WhatsApp chats to the new phone, you are able to 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 tap on "Chats," and then tap on "Chat backup." From there, select "Back up" and follow the on-screen prompts to back up your chats. On the new phone, go to Settings, then tap on "Chats," and next 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 can be particularly helpful feature for sharing sensitive information, such as sensitive details or personal financial information. To use this feature, go to the photo or video you wish to share, long-press on it, and select "View Once." This results in allowing the recipient to view the file only once before it disappears.