How can I see statuses in WhatsApp - briefly?
To view someone's status on WhatsApp, simply open the app and tap on the "Status" tab at the top of the screen. You can then browse through the available status updates from your contacts.
How can I see statuses in WhatsApp - in detail?
To view status updates on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device or access it through a web browser if you are using WhatsApp Web.
- Navigate to the Status Tab: On the main screen of WhatsApp, look for the "Status" tab at the top of the screen (it may appear as an icon with three vertical lines). Tap on this tab to access the status updates from your contacts.
- Viewing Status Updates: In the Status tab, you will see a list of contacts who have recently posted status updates. These updates can include photos, videos, text messages, or GIFs. To view a particular status update, simply tap on it.
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Interacting with Statuses: While viewing a status update, you have several options to interact:
- Reply Privately: Tap the "Reply" button (usually represented by a message icon) to send a private message to the contact regarding their status update.
- React with Emojis: Tap the "Reaction" button (often depicted as a smiley face or heart icon) and choose an emoji to react to the status without sending a text message.
- Forward Status: Use the forwarding option (usually indicated by an arrow icon) to share the status update with other contacts.
- Muted Statuses: If you have muted a contact, their status updates will not appear in your Status tab. To view these updates, go to the "Settings" menu of WhatsApp and navigate to the "Status Privacy" or "Mute Status" section, where you can manage which contacts' statuses are muted.
- Checking Your Own Status: To see your own status update, tap on the "My status" option at the top of the Status tab. This will show you what your current status looks like to others.
By following these steps, you can easily view and interact with status updates on WhatsApp, staying connected and up-to-date with your contacts' latest shares.