How to mute sound in a WhatsApp chat?

How to mute sound in a WhatsApp chat - briefly?

To mute notifications from a specific WhatsApp chat, open the chat and tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen. Select "Mute Notifications" and choose the desired duration (8 hours, 1 week, or 1 year).

How to mute sound in a WhatsApp chat - in detail?

To mute the sound in a WhatsApp chat, you can follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
  2. Access the Chat: Navigate to the individual or group chat whose notifications you want to mute.
  3. Use the Three-Dot Menu: At the top right corner of the screen, you will see three vertical dots (⋮). Tap on these dots to open the menu options.
  4. Select 'Mute Notifications': In the dropdown menu that appears, select the option labeled "Mute notifications." This will take you to a new page where you can customize your muting settings.
  5. Choose the Duration: On this page, you have three options for how long you want to mute the chat:

    • 8 hours: Select this option if you need a short period of silence during work or sleep hours.
    • 1 week: This is suitable for muting notifications over a weekend or a vacation period.
    • Always: If you prefer to have the chat permanently muted, choose this option. You can always unmute it later if needed.
  6. Confirm Your Selection: Once you've chosen your preferred duration, tap on "OK" to confirm and apply the mute setting.
  7. Verify Mute Status: You should now see a small speaker icon with a diagonal line through it at the top of your chat screen. This indicates that notifications for this chat are currently muted.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage the sound settings in WhatsApp and ensure that only the most important notifications get your attention.