How to write a disappearing message in WhatsApp - briefly?
To create a disappearing message on WhatsApp, simply use the "View Once" feature. This allows you to send photos and videos that can only be viewed once by the recipient before they disappear.
How to write a disappearing message in WhatsApp - in detail?
Writing a disappearing message, also known as an ephemeral or self-destructing message, is a feature available on WhatsApp that ensures your messages are automatically deleted after a set period of time. This feature is particularly useful for maintaining privacy and security in conversations. Here’s a detailed guide on how to write and send disappearing messages on WhatsApp:
Setting Up Disappearing Messages
Before you can start sending disappearing messages, you need to enable the feature for individual chats or groups.
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select Chat or Group: Tap on the chat or group where you want to send a disappearing message.
- Access Chat Settings: For Android users, tap on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen. For iOS users, tap on the contact’s name at the top of the chat screen.
- Enable Disappearing Messages: Tap on "Disappearing messages" and select the desired duration (24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days). Confirm your choice when prompted.
Sending a Disappearing Message
Once you have enabled disappearing messages for a chat or group, any message sent thereafter will automatically disappear after the selected time period.
- Type Your Message: In the text input field at the bottom of the screen, type your message as usual.
- Send the Message: Tap on the send button (usually an arrow or a paper plane icon). The message will now be sent and will automatically delete itself after the predetermined time frame.
Important Notes
- Message Visibility: Both you and the recipient(s) can see the disappearing messages until they disappear.
- Backup and Quotes: Even if a message is set to disappear, it might still be included in backups if they are not end-to-end encrypted or if the backup option is enabled on your device.
- Media Files: Media files (photos, videos) sent within disappearing messages will also disappear after the selected time period.
- Forwarding: Recipients can still forward or save the content before it disappears, so be cautious about sensitive information.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your WhatsApp conversations remain private and secure, with messages automatically deleting themselves after a specified duration.