How to enter status mode in WhatsApp?

How to enter status mode in WhatsApp - briefly?

To enter status mode in WhatsApp, simply tap on the "Status" tab at the bottom of the screen. From there, you can create and share your status updates with your contacts.

How to enter status mode in WhatsApp - in detail?

To enter the status mode on WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device. The app should open to the Chats screen by default.
  2. Access Status Tab: Look at the bottom of the screen where you will see several tabs: Camera, Chats, Status, and Calls. Tap on the "Status" tab. This action will take you to the Status page.
  3. View Current Statuses: On the Status page, you can see the status updates from your contacts at the top of the screen. Below that, there is an option to create a new status update.
  4. Create a New Status: To create a new status, tap on the pencil icon or the "My status" section at the bottom of the screen. This will open up the camera interface.

  5. Select Type of Status: In the camera interface, you have several options to choose from:

    • Camera: You can take a new photo or video directly using your device's camera.
    • Photo & Video Library: Tap on the gallery icon to select an existing photo or video from your device’s library.
    • Type a Status: Tap on the text icon to type out a status message. You can also choose different font styles and colors for your text.
    • GIF: Use the GIF icon to search and add a GIF to your status.

  6. Edit Your Status: After selecting the content for your status, you can edit it using various tools available at the top of the screen:

    • Draw/Doodle: Add drawings or doodles on your photo or video.
    • Emoji: Add emojis to express yourself further.
    • Text: Overlay text on your image or video.
    • Crop: Crop the image or video to fit your needs.

  7. Set Status Visibility: Before posting, you can set who can see your status by tapping on the privacy option at the bottom of the screen:

    • My contacts: Your status will be visible to all your WhatsApp contacts.
    • My contacts except...: You can exclude specific contacts from viewing your status.
    • Only share with...: Select specific contacts who can view your status.
  8. Post Your Status: Once you are satisfied with your status, tap on the "Send" button (usually represented by an arrow) to post it. Your status will now be visible to the selected audience for 24 hours before it disappears.

By following these steps, you can easily enter and create a status in WhatsApp, allowing you to share updates with your contacts effectively.