How to close a private message in WhatsApp - briefly?
To close a private message in WhatsApp, simply swipe left on the chat you want to archive and tap the "Archive" button that appears. This will remove the conversation from your main chat list without deleting it permanently.
How to close a private message in WhatsApp - in detail?
Closing a private message on WhatsApp can be done for various reasons, such as ending a conversation, marking it as read, or archiving it for later reference. Below are the detailed steps to close a private message effectively:
Marking a Message as Read
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the 'Chats' tab where all your conversations are listed.
- Select the Conversation: Tap on the private message or conversation you want to mark as read.
- View Message: By tapping into the conversation, WhatsApp will automatically mark it as read. If you have read receipts enabled, the sender will see that you have read their message.
Ending a Conversation
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the 'Chats' tab where all your conversations are listed.
- Select the Conversation: Tap on the private message or conversation you want to end.
- Delete Message/Conversation:
- To delete a specific message: Long-press on the message until it is highlighted, then tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen.
- To delete the entire conversation: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner, select 'More', and then tap 'Delete Chat'. Confirm the deletion by tapping 'DELETE'.
Archiving a Message for Later Reference
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the 'Chats' tab where all your conversations are listed.
- Select the Conversation: Tap and hold on the private message or conversation you want to archive.
- Archive Message/Conversation:
- A menu will appear at the top of the screen with several options including 'Delete', 'Mute', and 'Archive'.
- Tap 'Archive' to move the conversation out of your main chat list. This will keep the conversation but make it less visible.
- Access Archived Chats: To view archived chats, scroll to the bottom of your chat list and tap on 'Archived Chats'. You can unarchive a conversation at any time by tapping and holding on it and selecting 'Unarchive Chat'.
Muting a Conversation
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the 'Chats' tab where all your conversations are listed.
- Select the Conversation: Tap and hold on the private message or conversation you want to mute.
- Mute Message/Conversation:
- A menu will appear at the top of the screen with several options including 'Delete', 'Mute', and 'Archive'.
- Tap 'Mute' and choose how long you want to mute the conversation (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year). This will silence notifications from that chat.
- Unmute a Conversation: To unmute, follow the same steps and select 'Unmute'.
By following these detailed steps, you can effectively manage your private messages on WhatsApp, ensuring that your communication remains organized and clutter-free.