How to copy correspondence in WhatsApp - briefly?
To copy correspondence in WhatsApp, you can simply select the message or messages you want to copy by long-pressing on them. Once selected, tap on the three dots (vertical ellipsis) at the top right corner of your screen and choose "Copy." This will copy the selected messages to your clipboard, allowing you to paste them wherever needed.
How to copy correspondence in WhatsApp - in detail?
Copying correspondence in WhatsApp can be a useful feature for saving important messages, sharing information with others, or simply keeping a record of your conversations. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Copying Individual Messages
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Choose the conversation from which you want to copy messages.
- Long Press: Tap and hold on the message you wish to copy until it is highlighted. You will see a menu with options appear at the top of the screen.
- Copy Option: Select the 'Copy' option from the menu. The message will now be copied to your device's clipboard.
- Paste: Navigate to where you want to paste the message (e.g., another chat, a note-taking app, or a document), and use the 'Paste' function to insert the copied text.
Copying Multiple Messages
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Choose the conversation from which you want to copy messages.
- Long Press: Tap and hold on one of the messages until it is highlighted.
- Select Messages: With the first message still selected, tap on other messages you wish to include. Each message will be highlighted individually.
- Copy Option: Once all desired messages are selected, tap on the 'Copy' option that appears at the top of the screen. The selected messages will now be copied to your device's clipboard.
- Paste: Navigate to where you want to paste the messages (e.g., another chat, a note-taking app, or a document), and use the 'Paste' function to insert the copied text.
Copying Entire Conversations
WhatsApp does not natively support copying entire conversations directly from the app. However, you can save an entire conversation as follows:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Choose the conversation you want to save.
- Chat Settings: Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen to open the chat settings menu.
- More Options: Select 'More' from the menu.
- Export Chat: Choose 'Export Chat'. You will be prompted to select whether you want to include media or not.
- Share Conversation: After selecting, choose the medium through which you want to share the conversation (e.g., email, Google Drive).
Additional Tips
- Backup: Regularly back up your WhatsApp chats to ensure you don't lose any important conversations.
- Third-Party Apps: There are third-party apps available that can help manage and copy WhatsApp messages more efficiently, although using such apps requires caution regarding privacy and security.
By following these steps, you can effectively copy and save your WhatsApp correspondence for future reference or sharing.