How To Add And Whatsapp Status

WhatsApp allows you to add photos, videos, and gifs as Status. “Status” is a real time indication of what you are doing to keep your contacts up to date. Statuses will last for only 24 hours and then be removed automatically.

How can I set a photo or video as my WhatsApp status?

1- Open WhatsApp and tap menu tab ‘Status’. The Status tab is just to the right of the Chat tab

2- Tap the button that looks like a circle with a cam button to update your status. It will open to the camera view finder. If you want to record a video or take a photo, you can do so here.

After selecting an image to upload, you can write a caption, add text, crop, add an emoji or sketch on the image. This all can be done from a single window right before publishing the Status by the bottom right ‘send’ icon.

How To Add Text Status in WHATSAPP?

1. Open your WhatsApp application. Go to the Status tab. The Status tab is just to the right of the Chat tab.
2. Now tap on the pencil icon located at the bottom right corner of the WhatsApp app screen.
3. Now type your message when the Text Status interface opens. It shows the message “Type a Message”.

4. After typing, you can add emoji and gif, change the font and also choose different background colors.

5- Tap the Send icon at the bottom right.

Delete Your Current Whatsapp Status

1- Open WhatsApp. Go to the Status tab. Scroll to find the status you want to delete.
2- Tap on the eye icon that shows how many people have seen the status.
3- This will show a list of the people who viewed your status. Tap the trash icon, and tap Delete to confirm.

Status Privacy: Choose who can see your status

When you add a status, a notification will be sent to only those contacts that you choose in the ‘status privacy’

1- Open WhatsApp and tap menu tab ‘Status’. Open the 3 dot menu on top right

2- Tap ‘Status Privacy’

3- Now you will have 3 options to choose from:
My contacts: All your contacts will see your status.
My contacts except: You can choose which contacts will not see your status. All others will see your status.
Only share with: Choose contacts who can see your status. Others will not see your status.
Note: Those who are not in your contact list will not see your status. However, it does not stop them from seeing your profile picture or messaging you.