Latest WhatsApp Feature: How To Pin Messages For Easy Chat

A new WhatsApp feature - the ability to pin messages - has been unveiled by Meta. Using this feature, users can pin a particular message to the top of a chat, similar to the existing pinning functionality for chats in the home window. Android, iOS, and PC users are currently receiving the update.

It emphasizes that pinned messages can be used for both individual and group chats, allowing users to highlight messages that are important to them. By making it easier to find important information quickly, the primary goal is to enhance user efficiency. End-to-end encryption ensures that all message types, whether texts, polls, images, or emojis, can be pinned securely with WhatsApp.

Pin Messages Work as Follows:
While pinned chats remain visible in WhatsApp's home window, there is a timeframe limitation for pinning messages in the chat pin window. As described in the official blog post, users can choose between a 24 hour period, 7 days, or an extended 30 days when pinning. A banner will prompt users to select the desired duration. Administrators have the authority to determine who can pin messages in group chats - either everyone or just them.

How to pin a WhatsApp message on Android
1. Tap and hold on the desired message.
2. From the context menu that appears, tap More options.
3. Select Pin.
4. Choose the desired duration for the pinned message: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
5. Tap Pin again to confirm.

Pin WhatsApp messages to your iPhone
1. Tap and hold on the message you want to pin.
2. Tap More options from the menu that appears.
3. Select Pin.
4. Choose the desired duration: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
5. Tap Pin to confirm.

Pin WhatsApp messages on the web and desktop
1. Select the message you wish to pin.
2. Click the three dots icon.
3. Select Pin message from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose the duration for the pinned message: 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days.
5. Click Pin to confirm.

If a message is not manually unpinned, it will automatically unpin after the designated duration expires. In unpinning, the message is simply relocated from the banner at the top of the chat to its original position in the conversation, without affecting its content. The feature allows users to maintain a more organized and clutter-free chat experience by removing outdated messages while keeping vital information easily accessible.

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