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Sending Messages on WhatsApp

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Sending Messages on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is a popular messaging platform that allows users to send text messages, make voice and video calls, share multimedia files, and more. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of sending messages on WhatsApp.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A smartphone or tablet with the WhatsApp application installed
  • An active phone number to register with WhatsApp

Steps

Step 1: Launch WhatsApp

  • Unlock your smartphone or tablet and locate the WhatsApp icon.
  • Tap on the icon to launch the application.

Step 2: Register or Log in

  • If this is your first time using WhatsApp, you'll need to register your phone number. Follow the on-screen instructions to verify your number and set up your account.
  • If you already have a WhatsApp account, enter your registered phone number and password to log in.

Step 3: Open a Chat

  • Once you're logged in, you'll be taken to the main interface.
  • Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
  • To send a message to an existing contact, scroll through your list of chats and select the desired contact.
  • To start a new chat, tap on the "New chat" icon (usually a pencil or a speech bubble with a plus sign) and select a contact from your address book.

Step 4: Compose and Send a Message

  • In the chat window, you'll find a text input box at the bottom of the screen.
  • Tap on the input box to bring up the keyboard and start composing your message.
  • Once you've typed your message, you can add emojis, images, videos, or voice recordings by tapping on the respective icons or attachments options.
  • To send the message, simply tap on the send button, usually represented by a paper plane icon.

Step 5: Additional Features

WhatsApp offers several additional features for messaging. Here are a few commonly used ones:

Sending Voice Messages

  • To send a voice message, tap and hold the microphone icon next to the text input box. Record your message by speaking into the microphone and release the icon to send it.

Making Voice or Video Calls

  • To make a voice call, open the chat window of the contact you want to call and tap on the phone icon at the top right corner of the screen.
  • To make a video call, follow the same steps but tap on the video camera icon instead.

Formatting Messages

  • You can format your messages by using certain symbols. For example:
    • Use an asterisk (*) before and after a word or phrase to make it bold.
    • Use an underscore (_) before and after a word or phrase to make it italic.
    • Use a tilde (~) before and after a word or phrase to strike through the text.

Step 6: Managing Sent Messages

WhatsApp provides options to manage sent messages, such as deleting or editing them.

Deleting a Sent Message

  • To delete a sent message, long-press on the message bubble and select the "Delete" or "Trash" option. You'll be given the choice to delete the message for yourself or for everyone in the chat.

Editing a Sent Message

  • WhatsApp also allows you to edit a sent message. Long-press on the message bubble and select the "Edit" option. Make the necessary changes and tap on the send button again.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to send messages on WhatsApp. In addition to text messages, you can also send voice messages, make voice and video calls, and format your messages. Explore more features to enhance your WhatsApp messaging experience!