How to close a chat in WhatsApp for a while - briefly?
To temporarily close a chat in WhatsApp, you can use the "Archive Chat" feature. This will remove the chat from your main screen without deleting any messages or data. Simply long-press on the chat, select the archive icon (usually a downward arrow), and the chat will be archived. To access it later, scroll to the top of your chats list and select "Archived Chats."
How to close a chat in WhatsApp for a while - in detail?
Closing a chat temporarily in WhatsApp can be useful when you need some time away from notifications and messages without permanently archiving or deleting the conversation. Here's how to do it:
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Muting Notifications:
- Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat you wish to mute.
- Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to open the chat details.
- Select "Mute notifications." You will be given options to mute for 8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year. Choose the duration that best suits your needs.
- Once muted, you won't receive any notifications from this chat until the mute period ends.
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Archiving the Chat:
- While archiving doesn’t technically "close" a chat, it can be useful for keeping conversations out of sight temporarily.
- Swipe left on the chat you want to archive and tap on the "Archive" button. This will move the chat to the "Archived Chats" section at the bottom of your chats list.
- To unarchive a chat, simply scroll down to the "Archived Chats," long-press on the archived chat, and select "Unarchive Chat."
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Using Do Not Disturb Mode:
- If you prefer not to mute individual chats but want some quiet time, consider using your phone's Do Not Disturb mode.
- Enable Do Not Disturb in your device’s settings. This will silence all notifications from WhatsApp and other apps until the mode is turned off.
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Blocking Temporarily:
- While this method should be used sparingly, you can block a contact temporarily to stop receiving messages and calls.
- Open the chat, tap on the contact’s name at the top, select "Block Contact," and confirm your choice.
- To unblock, go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked Contacts, find the contact, and tap "Unblock."
By using these methods, you can effectively take a break from specific chats or notifications in WhatsApp without permanently losing access to your conversations.