Can I block a chat in WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, you can block a chat in WhatsApp. To do so, open the chat, tap on the contact's name at the top, and select "Block Contact."
Can I block a chat in WhatsApp - in detail?
Yes, you can block a chat in WhatsApp to prevent unwanted messages or calls from specific contacts or groups. Blocking a chat will stop the sender from seeing your last seen status, profile photo, and any changes made to them. Additionally, the blocked contact will not receive read receipts (blue ticks) or delivery receipts (grey ticks) for their messages.
To block a chat on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to block.
- Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the screen to open the contact info page.
- Scroll down and tap on "Block Contact".
- Confirm your decision by tapping "Block" again in the pop-up window.
If you want to block a group chat, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the group chat you want to block.
- Tap on the group’s name at the top of the screen to open the group info page.
- Scroll down and tap on "Exit Group".
- Confirm your decision by tapping "Exit" again in the pop-up window. This will remove you from the group chat, effectively blocking any further messages or notifications from that group.
It's important to note that while blocking a contact prevents them from seeing your last seen status and profile photo, it does not delete their previous messages from your device. You can still see and read their old messages in your chat history.
If you change your mind and want to unblock the contact or group, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to "Settings".
- Tap on "Account", then "Privacy".
- Scroll down and tap on "Blocked Contacts".
- Find the contact or group you want to unblock and tap on the edit icon next to their name.
- Select "Unblock [Contact/Group Name]" from the menu that appears.
- Confirm your decision by tapping "Unblock" again in the pop-up window.
Blocking a chat is a useful feature for maintaining privacy and reducing unwanted communication on WhatsApp. By following these steps, you can easily control who can contact you and when.