How to close WhatsApp stories - briefly?
To close WhatsApp stories, simply swipe down from the top of the screen where the story is displayed. This action will dismiss the current story and return you to your chat list.
How to close WhatsApp stories - in detail?
To close WhatsApp stories, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure you are logged in and have access to your account.
- Access Stories: Swipe left from the main chat screen to enter the 'Status' tab. Here, you will see all the stories shared by your contacts.
- Select a Story: Choose the story you wish to close or view. Tap on it to start watching.
- Viewing the Story: The selected story will begin playing automatically. You can swipe left or right to navigate through the story frames. If there are multiple stories from the same contact, they will be displayed sequentially.
- Closing a Story: To close an individual story, simply tap on the screen once during playback. This action will stop the story and return you to the list of available stories. Alternatively, you can swipe down on the story to minimize it or swipe left to move back to the previous story if there are multiple from the same contact.
- Closing All Stories: If you want to close all open stories at once and return to the main chat screen, tap the back arrow (<) located at the top-left corner of the screen. This will take you out of the 'Status' tab and back to your chats.
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Turn Off Auto-Play: For a more controlled experience, consider turning off auto-play for stories. To do this: