How to write a heart in WhatsApp?

How to write a heart in WhatsApp - briefly?

To write a heart in WhatsApp, simply type the colon and right parenthesis symbols together without any space: ":)". This will automatically convert into a heart emoji.

How to write a heart in WhatsApp - in detail?

To create a heart emoji on WhatsApp, you can use several methods depending on your device and personal preference. Here are detailed steps for both iOS and Android devices:

For iOS Devices:

  1. Using the Emoji Keyboard:

    • Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat where you want to send a heart emoji.
    • Tap on the text input field at the bottom of the screen to open the keyboard.
    • Switch to the emoji keyboard by tapping the emoji icon (usually located next to the space bar).
    • Scroll through the emojis until you find the heart symbol. You can also use the search function (magnifying glass icon) and type "heart" to quickly locate it.
    • Tap on the heart emoji to insert it into your message.
  2. Using Text Shortcuts:

    • Go to the Settings app on your iOS device.
    • Navigate to General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
    • Tap the "+" icon in the top-right corner to add a new shortcut.
    • In the Phrase field, type the heart emoji (you can copy it from another source).
    • In the Shortcut field, enter a word or phrase that you will use to trigger the heart emoji, such as "heart".
    • Save the shortcut and return to WhatsApp.
    • In your chat, type the shortcut word (e.g., "heart") and it should automatically replace with the heart emoji.

For Android Devices:

  1. Using the Emoji Keyboard:

    • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where you want to send a heart emoji.
    • Tap on the text input field at the bottom of the screen to open the keyboard.
    • Switch to the emoji keyboard by tapping the emoji icon (usually located next to the space bar or among other special character icons).
    • Scroll through the emojis until you find the heart symbol. Similar to iOS, you can use the search function if available and type "heart" to quickly locate it.
    • Tap on the heart emoji to insert it into your message.
  2. Using Text Shortcuts:

    • Go to the Settings app on your Android device.
    • Navigate to System > Language & input > Advanced > Text shortcuts (the path may vary slightly depending on your device and Android version).
    • Tap the "+" icon in the top-right corner to add a new shortcut.
    • In the Phrase field, type the heart emoji (you can copy it from another source).
    • In the Shortcut field, enter a word or phrase that you will use to trigger the heart emoji, such as "heart".
    • Save the shortcut and return to WhatsApp.
    • In your chat, type the shortcut word (e.g., "heart") and it should automatically replace with the heart emoji.

By following these steps, you can easily send a heart emoji on WhatsApp using either the built-in emoji keyboard or custom text shortcuts tailored to your device.