Can I hide a WhatsApp chat - briefly?
Yes, you can hide a WhatsApp chat. To do so, long press on the chat you want to hide, tap the archive icon at the top right of your screen, and the chat will be moved to the Archived Chats folder.
Can I hide a WhatsApp chat - in detail?
Yes, you can hide a WhatsApp chat on both Android and iOS devices. Here's how you can do it:
On Android:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Chats: Go to the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Chat: Long-press on the chat you want to hide until a menu appears.
- Hide Chat: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner and select 'More'. Then, tap on 'Archive'. The chat will be moved to the 'Archived chats' section.
On iOS:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Chats: Go to the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Chat: Swipe left on the chat you want to hide.
- Hide Chat: Tap on 'Archive'. The chat will be moved to the 'Archived chats' section.
Accessing Archived Chats:
To view your archived chats, follow these steps:
- On Android: Go to the 'Chats' tab and tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner. Select 'Archived chats'.
- On iOS: Go to the 'Chats' tab and scroll down to find the 'Archived chats' section at the bottom of your chat list.
Important Notes:
- Archiving vs Deleting: Archiving a chat hides it from your main chat list but doesn't delete any messages or media. You can still search for the archived chat and its contents.
- Notifications: You will still receive notifications for archived chats unless you mute them separately.
- Group Chats: The process is the same for individual and group chats.
By following these steps, you can effectively hide WhatsApp chats from your main chat list while keeping all messages and media intact.