How to select multiple messages in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to select multiple messages in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To select multiple messages in WhatsApp on an iPhone, tap and hold on a message until it's highlighted. Then, tap additional messages to include them in your selection.

How to select multiple messages in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To select multiple messages in WhatsApp on an iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Unlock your iPhone and launch the WhatsApp application from the home screen or by tapping on its icon in the app drawer.
  2. Navigate to Chats: Once you are in the WhatsApp interface, tap on the "Chats" option at the bottom left corner of the screen. This will take you to your list of conversations.
  3. Select a Chat: Choose the chat or group conversation from which you want to select multiple messages. Tap on the desired chat to open it.
  4. Long Press on a Message: To begin selecting messages, long press (hold your finger down) on any message within the chat. After about half a second, you will see small circles appear next to each message.
  5. Select Messages: With the circles now visible, tap on each circle next to the messages you wish to select. As you do this, the selected messages will be highlighted in blue. You can choose multiple consecutive or non-consecutive messages by tapping their respective circles.
  6. Deselect a Message (if needed): If you accidentally select a message you didn't intend to, simply tap on its circle again to deselect it. The message will return to its original state and the blue highlight will disappear.
  7. Use Selected Messages: With your messages selected, you can now perform various actions such as forwarding them to another chat, deleting them, or marking them as read/unread. To do this, tap on the options icon (usually represented by three dots or lines) at the top right corner of the screen and choose the desired action from the menu that appears.

By following these steps, you can efficiently select and manage multiple messages in WhatsApp on your iPhone.