How to hide a chat from the general list in WhatsApp - briefly?
To hide a chat from the general list in WhatsApp, open the chat you want to hide, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, select "Archive," and the chat will be moved to the "Archived Chats" section.
How to hide a chat from the general list in WhatsApp - in detail?
To hide a chat from the main list in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. The app will open to the Chats screen where all your conversations are listed.
- Locate the Chat: Scroll through the list of chats until you find the conversation you want to hide.
- Access the Chat Options: For Android devices, long-press on the chat. For iOS devices, swipe left on the chat. This action will reveal a menu with several options.
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Select 'Mute' or 'Archive':
- For Android Devices: After long-pressing, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select 'Archive'. This will remove the chat from your main list and place it in the Archived Chats folder.
- For iOS Devices: After swiping left, tap on the 'Archive' button (represented by a box with an arrow pointing down). This action will also move the chat to the Archived Chats folder.
- Verify the Chat is Hidden: Once archived, return to your main list of chats. You should no longer see the conversation you chose to hide.
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Access Archived Chats (If Needed): If you ever need to access or unarchive the hidden chat, follow these steps:
- For Android Devices: At the top of your Chats screen, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮). From the dropdown menu, select 'Archived chats'. Here you will find all your archived conversations.
- For iOS Devices: Scroll to the bottom of your Chats screen and tap on 'Archived' under the 'Chats' section. This will show all your archived conversations.
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Unarchive a Chat (If Needed): To unarchive a chat, follow these steps:
- For Android Devices: In the Archived Chats folder, long-press on the chat you want to unhide. Then tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen and select 'Unarchive'.
- For iOS Devices: In the Archived Chats folder, swipe left on the chat you want to unhide and tap on the 'Unarchive' button.
By following these steps, you can effectively hide a chat from your main list in WhatsApp, ensuring that your conversation remains private and out of sight.