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Pinning Messages For Quick Reference
The pinned messages feature is available for users on Android, iPhone, and Web/Desktop versions and it supports all message types, including text, polls, images, emojis, and more. Users can now efficiently pin messages by a straightforward long-press on the desired message and selecting 'Pin' from the context menu.
Duration Options For Pinned Messages
WhatsApp ensures flexibility in pinning messages by offering multiple duration options: 24 hours, 7 days (default), or 30 days. This allows users to customise how long a message remains pinned, catering to varied needs.A simple banner appears during the pinning process, making it easy for users to select their preferred duration.
Easy Steps to Pin and Unpin Messages
For Android users, pinning a message involves a tap and hold on the message, followed by selecting 'More options' > 'Pin' > choosing the duration.iPhone users can do the same by tapping and holding the message, selecting 'More options,' and choosing the pin duration. Web and Desktop users can follow suit by navigating to the desired message, clicking 'menu' > 'Pin message' > selecting the pin duration.
If a user wishes to unpin a message, the process is equally straightforward. Android users can tap and hold the pinned message, select 'Unpin,' and confirm. iPhone users can achieve this by tapping and holding the pinned message, selecting 'More options,' choosing 'Unpin,' and confirming.
Web and Desktop users can follow a similar process, ensuring simplicity and consistency.
Group Chat Dynamics
In group chats, administrators hold the power to decide who can pin messages. Android users can access this feature by opening the group chat, tapping 'More options' > 'Group Settings,' and toggling 'Edit group settings.' iPhone users should tap 'Group info' > 'Group Settings' > 'Edit Group Settings.' Web and Desktop users can achieve this by clicking 'Group info' > 'Group settings' > 'Edit group info.'WhatsApp highlights that pinned messages, like all other conversations, remain end-to-end encrypted. However, users joining a group after a message is pinned or those who lose, clear their chat history, or delete the message before pinning won't be able to view the pinned message.
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