How to archive a chat in WhatsApp - briefly?
To archive a chat in WhatsApp, simply swipe left on the chat you want to archive and select the "Archive" option. This will move the conversation out of your main chat list and into the archived chats section, which can be accessed by scrolling up or tapping on the "Archived" button at the bottom of your chat list.
How to archive a chat in WhatsApp - in detail?
Archiving a chat in WhatsApp is a convenient way to organize your conversations and keep your chat list clean. Here's a detailed guide on how to archive a chat on both Android and iOS devices:
Archiving a Chat on Android
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Access the Chat List: Go to the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen, where all your conversations are listed.
- Locate the Chat: Scroll through the list to find the chat you want to archive.
- Archive the Chat: Long-press on the chat until a menu appears at the top of the screen. Tap the 'Archive' icon (it looks like an open box). Alternatively, you can select multiple chats by tapping on them and then using the 'Archive' option from the menu.
- Confirm Archiving: A confirmation message may appear. Tap 'OK' to proceed with archiving the chat.
Archiving a Chat on iOS
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
- Access the Chat List: Go to the 'Chats' tab at the bottom of the screen, where all your conversations are listed.
- Locate the Chat: Scroll through the list to find the chat you want to archive.
- Archive the Chat: Swipe left on the chat until a menu appears with several options. Tap 'Archive' (it looks like an open box). Alternatively, you can select multiple chats by tapping on 'Edit' at the top-left corner of the screen and then using the red 'Archive' button to archive them all at once.
- Confirm Archiving: A confirmation message may appear. Tap 'OK' to proceed with archiving the chat.
Accessing Archived Chats
If you need to access an archived chat, follow these steps:
- On Android and iOS: Go to the bottom of your chat list and tap on 'Archived'. Here you will find all the chats that you have archived. You can unarchive a chat by long-pressing (Android) or swiping left (iOS) and tapping 'Unarchive'.
Important Notes
- Muted Chats: Archiving a chat will not mute it; if you want to mute the chat, you need to do that separately.
- Notifications: You won't receive notifications for archived chats until they are unarchived or you get a new message from that contact.
- Group Chats: Archiving works the same way for both individual and group chats.
By following these steps, you can efficiently organize your WhatsApp conversations and keep your chat list tidy.