How to hide a chat in WhatsApp - briefly?
To hide a chat in WhatsApp, simply long-press on the chat you wish to hide and select the archive option from the menu that appears at the top of your screen. This will move the chat to the Archived Chats section, effectively hiding it from your main chat list.
How to hide a chat in WhatsApp - in detail?
Hiding a chat in WhatsApp can be useful for maintaining privacy or decluttering your message list. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
For Android Users:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
- Access Chat List: Navigate to the 'Chats' tab, which is typically located at the bottom of the screen. This will display a list of all your active conversations.
- Select the Chat: Find and tap on the chat you wish to hide. This will open the conversation thread.
- Open Chat Settings: With the specific chat open, look for the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen. Tap on these dots to access the chat settings.
- Mute and Archive: From the dropdown menu, select 'Mute'. This will give you options to mute the chat for a specific period or until you manually unmute it. To hide the chat, choose the duration that suits your needs. After muting, tap on the 'Archive' icon (a box with an arrow pointing upwards) located at the top of the screen. This will move the conversation to the 'Archived Chats' folder.
- Verify Hidden Chat: To ensure the chat is hidden, go back to your main 'Chats' list. You should no longer see the archived chat listed there. If you need to access it later, simply tap on the 'Archived' option at the top of the screen to view and unarchive any hidden conversations.
For iOS Users:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iOS device.
- Access Chat List: Navigate to the 'Chats' tab, which is typically located at the bottom of the screen. This will display a list of all your active conversations.
- Select the Chat: Find and tap on the chat you wish to hide. This will open the conversation thread.
- Open Chat Settings: With the specific chat open, look for the profile picture or name at the top of the screen. Tap on this to access the chat settings.
- Mute and Archive: In the chat settings, tap on 'Mute'. This will give you options to mute the chat temporarily (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year). Select your preferred option and then confirm by tapping 'Done'. After muting, swipe left on the chat in the main 'Chats' list. Tap 'Archive' to move the conversation to the 'Archived Chats' folder.
- Verify Hidden Chat: To ensure the chat is hidden, go back to your main 'Chats' list. You should no longer see the archived chat listed there. If you need to access it later, simply scroll down to the bottom of the 'Chats' list and tap on 'Archived' to view and unarchive any hidden conversations.
By following these steps, you can effectively hide chats in WhatsApp, maintaining your privacy and keeping your message list organized.