Can I block someone on WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, you can block someone on WhatsApp. To do this, open the chat with the person you want to block, tap on their name at the top of the screen, and then select "Block" from the menu that appears.
Can I block someone on WhatsApp - in detail?
Yes, you can block someone on WhatsApp. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it:
Blocking a Contact:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Go to Settings: For iOS users, tap on 'Settings' at the bottom right corner of the screen. For Android users, tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner and select 'Settings'.
- Navigate to Account: In the settings menu, scroll down and tap on 'Account'.
- Select Privacy: Under 'Account', tap on 'Privacy'. This section allows you to control who can see your personal information and status updates.
- Blocked Contacts: Tap on 'Blocked' at the top of the privacy settings. Here, you will see a list of contacts that you have previously blocked.
- Add Blocked Contact: To add a new contact to this list, tap on the 'Edit' or 'Add' icon (usually represented by a pencil or a plus sign). This will bring up your contact list.
- Select Contact: Scroll through your contacts and select the person you wish to block. Once selected, tap on the checkmark or 'Done' button at the top right corner of the screen.
- Confirm Block: WhatsApp will ask you to confirm that you want to block this contact. Tap on 'Block' to proceed.
Blocking a Contact from Their Chat:
- Open the Chat: Go to the chat with the person you wish to block.
- Tap on the Contact's Name: At the top of the screen, tap on the contact's name or profile picture. This will take you to their contact information page.
- Block Contact: Scroll down and tap on 'Block Contact'. WhatsApp will ask you to confirm this action. Tap on 'Block' to proceed.
What Happens When You Block Someone:
- The blocked person will no longer be able to see your profile picture, about section, or any changes made to them.
- Your messages to the blocked person will always show a single checkmark (meaning they were sent but not received).
- If you're in a group together, you'll still see each other's messages in the group. However, the blocked person won't be able to add you to another group or call you.
- You can unblock a contact at any time by going back to your block list and tapping on 'Unblock'.
Reporting a Contact:
If you're blocking someone because of inappropriate behavior, consider reporting them as well. To do this:
- Open the Chat: Go to the chat with the person you wish to report.
- Tap on the Contact's Name: At the top of the screen, tap on the contact's name or profile picture.
- Scroll Down and Tap 'Report': Follow the prompts to submit your report.
Blocking is a powerful tool that can help you maintain control over your communication experience on WhatsApp. Use it wisely to protect your privacy and well-being.