How to understand that an SMS has been read or not in WhatsApp - briefly?
To determine if your message has been read on WhatsApp, look for the check marks next to it. A single check mark indicates that the message has been sent; two check marks mean it has been delivered; and two blue check marks confirm that the recipient has read it.
How to understand that an SMS has been read or not in WhatsApp - in detail?
To determine whether a message has been read on WhatsApp, you can look for several indicators:
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Check the Message Status:
- When you send a message, it appears as "Sent" under your message in the chat window.
- Once the recipient's device receives the message, this status changes to "Delivered."
- If the recipient reads the message, two blue ticks (check marks) will appear next to your message. This indicates that the message has been read.
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Read Receipts:
- By default, WhatsApp shows read receipts to both participants in a chat. However, users can disable this feature in their privacy settings.
- If read receipts are disabled, you will not see the blue ticks even if the message has been read. In such cases, you may only see the "Delivered" status but no confirmation of reading.
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Last Seen Timestamp:
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Typing Indicator:
- If you see a typing indicator (three dots) below your message, it means the recipient has opened the chat and may be reading or preparing to respond to your message.
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Read Receipt Settings:
- Users have control over their read receipts in the privacy settings of WhatsApp. They can choose whether to show read receipts to everyone, nobody, or only their contacts.
- If you suspect that someone is not showing read receipts, it might be worth considering that they have adjusted these settings.