How to make messages unread in WhatsApp?

How to make messages unread in WhatsApp - briefly?

To mark a message as unread in WhatsApp, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open the chat where the message is located.
2. Press and hold on the message until it becomes highlighted, then tap the three dots (⋮) that appear at the top right of your screen, and select "Mark as unread." This will change the message status to unread.

How to make messages unread in WhatsApp - in detail?

To mark a message as unread in WhatsApp, you can use several methods depending on your device and the specifics of the situation. This feature is particularly useful for reminding yourself to respond later or for keeping track of important messages. Below are detailed steps for both Android and iOS devices:

Android Devices

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab where all your conversations are listed.
3. Long Press on Message: Locate the message you want to mark as unread and long-press on it until a menu appears.
4. Select Mark as Unread: From the pop-up menu, tap on "Mark as unread." The message will now appear as unread in your chat list.
5. Alternative Method: You can also swipe left on the message within the chat to reveal options and then select "Mark as unread."

iOS Devices

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab where all your conversations are listed.
3. Swipe Left on Message: Locate the message you want to mark as unread and swipe left on it. This action will reveal additional options.
4. Select Mark as Unread: Tap on "Mark as unread." The message will now appear as unread in your chat list.
5. Alternative Method Using Edit:
   • Open the chat where the message is located.
   • Tap and hold on the message to select it.
   • Tap on the "More" button (three dots) at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Select "Mark as Unread."

Additional Tips

• Batch Selection: On both Android and iOS devices, you can select multiple messages by tapping and holding on one message and then selecting others. This is useful if you want to mark several messages as unread at once.
• Notifications: Marking a message as unread will also trigger a notification if your WhatsApp settings are configured to show notifications for new messages.
• Chat Archives: If you have archived chats, you can still mark messages as unread by following the same steps within the archived chat.

By using these methods, you can effectively manage your conversations and ensure that important messages remain visible and unmissed until you are ready to address them.