How to find correspondence in WhatsApp archive?

How to find correspondence in WhatsApp archive - briefly?

To locate correspondence in the WhatsApp archive, simply tap on the search bar at the top of the chat screen and type the name or keyword related to the conversation you're looking for. The app will quickly filter through your messages to display relevant results.

How to find correspondence in WhatsApp archive - in detail?

Finding specific correspondence in your WhatsApp archive can be a straightforward process if you follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Your Chats: Regularly backing up your chats ensures that all your messages are saved and easily accessible later. To do this, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Here, you can back up your chats to Google Drive or iCloud depending on your device type.
2. Understanding Archived Chats: In WhatsApp, archiving a chat does not delete it; rather, it removes the chat from your main screen. Archived chats are stored in a separate section but can still be found and accessed.

3. Locating Archived Chats on Android:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Tap on the three dots (⋮) or the overflow menu in the top-right corner.
   • Select Archived chats.
   • Here, you will see a list of all your archived conversations. You can search for a specific contact or chat by typing their name or a relevant keyword in the search bar at the top.

4. Locating Archived Chats on iOS:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Scroll to the bottom of your chats list where you will see Archived written in gray text.
   • Tap on Archived to view all your archived conversations. You can search for a specific chat by using the search bar at the top.

5. Searching Within Chats: Once you have located and opened an archived chat, you can use the search function within that chat to find specific messages or keywords:

   • On Android, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the chat window and select Search.
   • On iOS, tap on the contact's name at the top of the chat window and then select Search.

6. Restoring Archived Chats: If you want to unarchive a chat and move it back to your main chats list:

   • Long-press on the archived chat until a checkmark appears next to it.
   • Tap on the overflow menu (three dots ⋮) in the top-right corner.
   • Select Unarchive.

By following these steps, you can efficiently locate and access your WhatsApp correspondence even if it has been archived. Regularly backing up your chats ensures that no important data is lost, making the search process seamless and effective.