WhatsApp’s ‘Starred Messages’ feature allows users to bookmark important chats or messages for quick and easy access later. This article provides a detailed guide on how to use this feature effectively.
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What are Starred Messages in WhatsApp
Starred Messages in WhatsApp work like bookmarks – they allow you to mark specific messages as important so you can easily find them later. Here are some key things to know about Starred Messages:
- You can star messages in both individual and group chats
- Only you can see your starred messages, they are private to you
- Starring a message adds a star icon next to it in the chat
- Starred messages are accessible from the Starred Messages section
How to Star a Message in WhatsApp
Starring a message in WhatsApp is very easy:
On Android
- Open the WhatsApp chat with the message you want to star
- Long press on the message to select it
- Tap the star icon at the top of the screen to star the message
On iPhone
- Open the WhatsApp chat with the message you want to star
- Press and hold the message to select it
- Tap the Star icon to star the selected message
On WhatsApp Web
- Open the chat with the message you want to star
- Hover over the message and click the downward arrow icon
- Select “Star” from the menu
How to View All Starred Messages
WhatsApp keeps your starred messages neatly organized so you can easily view them. Here’s how:
On Android
- Open WhatsApp
- Tap on the 3-dot menu icon
- Select “Starred messages”
On iPhone
- Open WhatsApp
- Go to Settings
- Tap on “Starred Messages”
On WhatsApp Web
- Click on the 3-dot menu icon
- Select “Starred Messages”
All your starred messages across various chats will be displayed in one place.
How to View Starred Messages in a Specific Chat
Rather than viewing all starred messages together, you can also view just the starred messages from a specific chat.
On Android and iPhone
- Open the chat you want to view starred messages from
- Tap on the contact’s name at the top
- Select “Starred Messages”
On WhatsApp Web
- Open the chat
- Click on the contact’s name
- Click on “Starred Messages”
This will display only the starred messages from that particular chat.
How to Unstar a Message
Unstarring a message in WhatsApp is just as easy as starring it:
On Android and iPhone
- Long press the starred message
- Tap on the “Unstar” option
On WhatsApp Web
- Hover over the starred message
- Click on the downward arrow icon
- Select “Unstar”
The star icon will be removed, unmarking the message from your starred messages.
Who Can See Starred Messages
It’s important to note that starred messages are private to you. If you star a message in a group chat or from an individual contact, only you can see that message in your starred messages list. No one else, including the sender or group admins, can see that you have starred a particular message.
Conclusion
The Starred Messages feature in WhatsApp provides a useful way to bookmark important chats and messages. You can easily star messages, view all your starred messages in one place, view starred messages from specific chats, and unstar messages when needed. As starred messages are private, you don’t need to worry about others seeing them. Making use of this feature can help you easily keep track of and access vital information and conversations on WhatsApp.
