How to trim a message in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?
To trim a message in WhatsApp on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the conversation containing the message you want to trim.
- Tap and hold the message until it is highlighted, then select "Edit" from the pop-up menu. Use the handles at the top and bottom of the text to adjust the selection, and then tap "Done".
How to trim a message in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?
To trim a message in WhatsApp on an iPhone, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Unlock your iPhone and tap on the WhatsApp icon to open the application. Make sure you are connected to the internet.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat where you want to trim a message. You can do this by swiping left or right on the chats list at the top of the screen, or by tapping on the search bar and typing the contact's name.
- Identify the Message: Scroll through the chat until you find the message you want to trim. Messages can be text, images, videos, or voice notes.
- Long Press on the Message: For text messages, simply long press (press and hold) on the message until it is highlighted in blue. For media messages like photos, videos, or voice notes, tap and hold on the message until a menu appears at the bottom of the screen with options such as "Reply," "Forward," "Delete," etc.
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Select the Trim Option:
- For text messages: After long pressing, you will see options like "Copy," "Forward," and "More." Tap on "More" to reveal additional options. Then, tap on "Edit" to enter edit mode. You can now trim the message by deleting parts of the text you do not want.
- For media messages: After long pressing, tap on the option that says "Forward." This will open the message in a new screen where you can trim it.
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Trim the Message:
- For text messages: Use the delete button (trash icon) to remove any unwanted parts of the text. You can also use the copy and paste functions if needed. Once done, tap on "Send" to forward the trimmed message or "Done" to save it as a draft.
- For media messages: You will see a playhead (a vertical line) that you can move back and forth along the timeline of the video or audio. Move the playhead to where you want to start the trimmed clip, then tap on the "Trim" button (scissors icon). Next, move the playhead to where you want the clip to end, and tap on "Trim" again. You can preview your trimmed clip by tapping on the play button. Once satisfied, tap on the forward arrow or the contact's name at the top of the screen to send the message.
- Send the Trimmed Message: After you have successfully trimmed the message, you can send it as usual by tapping on the send button (paper airplane icon).
By following these steps, you can easily trim messages in WhatsApp on your iPhone, ensuring that only the relevant parts of the conversation are shared or saved.