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9 most useful WhatsApp features you should try
WhatsApp is one of the world’s most widely used messaging apps, making it simple to share texts, photos, videos, voice notes, and more—with individuals or groups of friends, family, and colleagues. Over time, it has added a host of new features—some well-known, others quietly tucked away, waiting to be discovered.
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Search Messages by Keyword or Contact
Looking for something specific? Use the search bar at the top of the chat screen to find messages by text, name, or even emoji—no endless scrolling needed.
Looking for something specific? Use the search bar at the top of the chat screen to find messages by text, name, or even emoji—no endless scrolling needed.
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Send Messages to Yourself
Use WhatsApp as a digital notepad. Open a new chat, select “Message yourself”, and save links, notes, or reminders that sync across devices.
Use WhatsApp as a digital notepad. Open a new chat, select “Message yourself”, and save links, notes, or reminders that sync across devices.
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Hide Online and Last Seen Status
Go to Settings > Privacy > Last Seen & Online to control who can see when you’re active—choose from Everyone, Contacts, or Nobody for ultimate stealth mode.
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Custom Wallpaper per Chat
Make your favourite chats pop—go to the chat, tap the contact’s name > Wallpaper & Sound > Choose a custom background.
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Auto-Clean Storage
Running out of space? Head to Settings > Storage and Data > Manage Storage to review and delete large files, forwarded media, or chats taking up too much space.
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Format Text (Bold, Italic, Strikethrough)
• Bold: Add *asterisks*
• Italic: Use _underscores_
• Strikethrough: Wrap text with ~tildes~
Great for emphasis or passive-aggressive replies.
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Lock Individual Chats
For extra privacy, tap on a chat > Contact name > Chat Lock, and secure it with your phone’s biometrics or passcode. Locked chats are hidden in a separate folder.
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Use View Once for Sensitive Photos or Videos
Send media that disappears after it’s viewed. Just tap the “1” icon before hitting send—great for private or time-sensitive content.
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Create and Share AI-Generated Stickers
On newer versions, tap the emoji icon > stickers tab > Create. Type a prompt (e.g., “cat in a space suit”) and WhatsApp will generate stickers powered by AI.
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