7 WhatsApp Tips And Tricks You Wish You Knew Earlier

Custom Notifications: Set unique tones for specific contacts. You’ll instantly know who’s texting without even looking at your phone screen.

Send Messages To Yourself: Use your own number as a notepad. Save notes, links, reminders, and even voice memos directly on WhatsApp.

Change Text Formatting: Type *bold*, _italics_, or ~strikethrough~ in messages. Stylish formatting makes your chats look cooler and easier to emphasize.

Search by Date: In WhatsApp chats, tap search and choose a calendar icon. Jump to old messages from a specific date instantly.

Lock Chats with Fingerprint: Use WhatsApp’s fingerprint lock option for individual chats without locking the entire app.

Use WhatsApp Without Number: Login with WhatsApp Web using a temporary SIM, then continue using it even after the SIM card is removed.

Create Polls in Groups: Quickly gather opinions in group chats. Add a poll with multiple options, perfect for planning trips, movies, or decisions.