{"id":1220,"date":"2020-06-16T16:29:22","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T16:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/tutorial\/?p=1220"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:15:53","slug":"how-to-create-edit-delete-whatsapp-status-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaashivinfotech.com\/tutorial\/how-to-create-edit-delete-whatsapp-status-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create, Edit, Delete WhatsApp Status Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

When WhatsApp turned eight<\/span> in February, it’s launched a replacement feature that seems to be pointing to a future where the app moves faraway from text messages, and relies far more heavily on photos and short videos – the ephemeral status<\/span> update. This newest feature from the Facebook<\/span> owned messaging company bears quite a passing resemblance to social rival Snapchat<\/span>, and therefore the update hasn’t just added a replacement tab for the status within the menu on top of your screen, but also a camera button right within the middle of things, which may be wont to update your status, or a contact, or group. It’s an exciting change, and it’s really straightforward too, but just in case you’ve got any doubts about the way to use the feature, here’s what you would like to understand about the revamped WhatsApp Status updates.<\/p>\n

What happened to my old text WhatsApp status?<\/h3>\n

You mean the road which most of the people completely ignored, leaving it on the default “Hi there, I’m using WhatsApp”? Well, that’s gone. Put the past behind you. consistent with some people the old text status remains visible, but it’s gone for the foremost folks , so try restarting the app if you are still seeing the old status. Of course, the user backlash over the beloved text status made the corporate bring it back in March<\/span>.<\/p>\n

How am i able to set a photograph or video as my WhatsApp status?<\/h3>\n

There are a few of various ways to make a WhatsApp status you’ll do. Let’s check out them.<\/p>\n

How to create a WhatsApp Status using the Status option:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Open WhatsApp.<\/li>\n
  2. Tap on Status<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Tap on My Status<\/strong>. If you’ve already got a standing , tap the small circle with a + check in the highest right.<\/li>\n
  4. Take a photograph by pressing the shutter button, or hold the button for a video. Or select one from the camera roll at rock bottom of the screen.<\/li>\n
  5. Add a caption if you would like by tapping on Add a caption<\/strong>, then tap on the Send icon<\/strong> at rock bottom right.<\/li>\n
  6. You can tap thereon to look at , or press the menu button on the proper side to see what percentage people have seen the update, or to forward it. Tap on the eyes icon<\/strong> to ascertain the names of the people.<\/li>\n
  7. The WhatsApp status will disappear in 24 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here is another method to make a WhatsApp Status:<\/p>\n

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    1. Open WhatsApp.<\/li>\n
    2. Tap the camera icon on the highest left.<\/li>\n
    3. Take a photograph or video, or select one from the camera roll.<\/li>\n
    4. Add a caption if you would like . Tap the green tick<\/strong> to finalise.<\/li>\n
    5. Next you’ll either send it to a contact, or select My status<\/strong> to update your status. Tap the Send icon<\/strong> at rock bottom right.<\/li>\n
    6. You can now attend the Status<\/strong> tab to ascertain your status, as above.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      I tousled , how do I delete my WhatsApp Status?<\/h3>\n

      Made a mistake? don’t be concerned about it, you’ll easily delete these updates. this is often how you’ll delete your WhatsApp Status:<\/p>\n

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      1. Open WhatsApp obviously.<\/li>\n
      2. Go to the Status<\/strong> tab. Scroll to seek out the status you would like to delete.<\/li>\n
      3. Tap on the eyes icon<\/strong> that shows what percentage people have seen the status.<\/li>\n
      4. This will show an inventory of the people that viewed your status.<\/li>\n
      5. Tap the trash icon,<\/strong> and tap Delete to verify<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        There doesn’t seem to be how to delete multiple WhatsApp Status updates in one go though, so don’t ruin too much!<\/p>\n

        How do I edit privacy settings of WhatsApp Status?<\/h3>\n

        You can set it in order that only specific WhatsApp contacts can see your status, otherwise you can make an inventory of contacts who can’t see these, or set it to point out to all or any your contacts.<\/p>\n

        This is how you’ll change the privacy settings of your WhatsApp Status:<\/p>\n

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        1. Once again, naturally, open WhatsApp.<\/li>\n
        2. Go to Status<\/strong>\u00a0and tap on the Three dots menu icon on the highest right, and tap on Status privacy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        3. Alternatively, you’ll tap on the menu button within the main chats screen and open Settings > Account ><\/strong> Privacy > Status<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        4. There are three options here, My contacts<\/span>, which is all of your contacts; My contacts except..<\/span>, which allows you to pick contacts to exclude; and Only share with..,<\/span> which allows you to pick contacts to share with.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          And that’s it, you’re done, that’s all you would like to understand about WhatsApp Status updates. to understand about more things, do inspect our the way to section, and tell us what you think that about this new feature, or ask us your questions via the comments below.<\/p>\n