How to understand my status in WhatsApp - briefly?
To check your status on WhatsApp, simply tap the "Status" tab at the bottom of the screen. If you see a lock icon next to your status, it means it is set to private and only selected contacts can view it.
How to understand my status in WhatsApp - in detail?
To understand your status in WhatsApp, you need to be familiar with the various indicators and features that provide real-time information about your activity on the platform. Here's a detailed breakdown:
- Last Seen: This feature displays the last time you were active on WhatsApp. It can be seen by others in their contact list next to your name. To check your own "Last Seen," you can go to your profile (tap on your name or photo at the top of the Chats screen), and it will show there under your status.
- Online Status: When you are actively using WhatsApp, a green dot appears next to your name in the contact list of others who have this feature enabled. This indicates that you are currently online. You can see your own online status by checking the top bar of your chat screen; if it's green, you are online.
- Typing...: When you start typing a message to someone, they will see "Typing..." under your name in their chat list or in the chat window itself. This feature lets them know that you are composing a message at that moment.
- Read Receipts: When you read a message, two blue ticks appear next to it. The sender of the message can see these ticks, indicating that their message has been delivered and read. You will also see blue ticks when someone reads your messages.
- Delivered Receipts: Before your message is read, one gray tick appears next to it, indicating that it has been delivered to the recipient's phone. This feature works regardless of whether the recipient has read your message or not.
- Status Updates: If you share a status update (photo, video, text), your contacts can see this at the top of their Chats screen under "Status." You can also view your own status updates by going to the Status tab and tapping on your name.
- Profile Picture: Your profile picture is visible to your contacts in their contact list. To view or change your profile picture, go to your WhatsApp profile (tap on your name or photo at the top of the Chats screen), and you will see your current profile picture there.
- About Section: This section provides additional information about yourself that you choose to share with your contacts. To view or edit this section, go to your WhatsApp profile (tap on your name or photo at the top of the Chats screen), and it will be listed under your status.
By understanding these features, you can effectively manage your online presence and communication on WhatsApp.