How to block a group chat in WhatsApp - briefly?
To block a group chat in WhatsApp, open the group chat, tap on the three dots (vertical) at the top right corner of the screen, select "More," and then choose "Block."
How to block a group chat in WhatsApp - in detail?
To block a group chat in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Group Chat: Scroll through your chats or use the search function to find the group you want to block.
- Enter the Group Chat: Tap on the group chat to open it.
- Access Group Info: On Android, tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the screen. On iOS, tap on the group name at the top of the screen. This will take you to the "Group info" page.
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Block Participants: While there is no direct option to block a group chat as a whole, you can block individual participants within the group. To do this:
- On Android, tap on the three vertical dots again and select "More". Then, tap on the contact you want to block.
- On iOS, tap on the group name at the top, then scroll down to find the participant you wish to block.
- Block Contact: Once you have selected the participant, you will see an option to "Block" them. Tap on this option and confirm your choice. This will prevent messages from that contact from appearing in your chats.
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Leave the Group (Optional): If blocking individual participants is not sufficient, you can choose to leave the group entirely. To do this:
- On Android, tap on the three vertical dots and select "More". Then, tap on "Exit group".
- On iOS, tap on the group name at the top, scroll down, and tap on "Exit Group". Confirm your choice to leave the group.
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Mute the Group (Optional): If you prefer not to leave the group but want to reduce notifications, you can mute the chat. To do this:
- On Android, tap on the three vertical dots and select "More". Then, tap on "Mute".
- On iOS, tap on the group name at the top, then tap on "Mute". Choose how long you want to mute the chat (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your group chats in WhatsApp and block or mute participants as needed.