What do two checkmarks in a WhatsApp message mean - briefly?
Two checkmarks in a WhatsApp message indicate the delivery status of your sent message. The first checkmark means the message has been sent from your device, while the second checkmark confirms that it has been delivered to the recipient's phone.
What do two checkmarks in a WhatsApp message mean - in detail?
Two checkmarks in a WhatsApp message serve as indicators of the delivery status of your sent messages. Here's a detailed breakdown of what each checkmark signifies:
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Single Checkmark ( Grey ): The first checkmark, which appears immediately after you send a message, indicates that your message has been successfully sent from your device to WhatsApp's servers. This does not guarantee that the recipient has received the message yet; it only confirms that WhatsApp is in the process of delivering it.
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Double Checkmarks (Grey): When two checkmarks appear next to your message, it means that your message has been delivered to the recipient's device. However, this does not confirm whether the recipient has read or seen the message. The double grey checkmarks merely indicate that the message has reached the intended recipient's phone but has not yet been opened or viewed by them.
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Double Checkmarks (Blue): If you have enabled the "Read Receipts" feature, both you and the recipient will see blue checkmarks instead of grey ones. Blue double checkmarks indicate that the recipient has opened the chat containing your message. This feature provides a more precise indication of whether your message has been seen by the intended recipient.
It's important to note that while the grey checkmarks are visible to both parties, the blue checkmarks can only be seen if the "Read Receipts" feature is enabled for both the sender and the recipient. Additionally, this feature can be disabled in the privacy settings of WhatsApp, which means you might not always see blue checkmarks even if the message has been read.
Understanding these checkmark indicators helps users gauge the status of their messages more effectively, ensuring better communication flow and expectations management within conversations on WhatsApp.