How to set a status on WhatsApp

WhatsApp comes with some pretty cool options, and one of them is the fact that you can set a status. You can choose a photo or a video, or you can write something and your contacts will be able to see it. If you are wondering how to set a status on WhatsApp, continue reading. We are going to explain the steps.

How to set a photo or video as a status

As mentioned, you can set a photo as a status. And here is how to do it:

Open WhatsApp
Next, tap on the Status section
Tap on the Camera icon located in the bottom-right corner
You can take the photo you will set as a status, or you can record a video
Or, you can select one of the photos or videos from your gallery
When you choose the file, you may write the caption, and when you are done click on the arrow icon in the bottom-right corner.

How to set a status on WhatsApp: Write something

Perhaps you don’t want to add a photo or video as a status, but instead, you want to write something. Here is how to do that:

Open WhatsApp
Tap Status section at the top of the screen
Tap the pencil icon
Write the status
Add emoticons if you want
You can also change the background and font
When you are done, click on the arrow icon

How to delete a status on WhatsApp

What if you change your mind later and want to delete your status? Don’t worry, that’s also pretty simple. Here is how you can delete the status:

Open WhatsApp
Tap Status section
Tap on three dots next to My status option
The views will be displayed there
Tap on three dots on the right side
Finally, tap Delete.

Now you know how easy it is to set a status on WhatsApp and delete it if you change your mind. So, follow the steps above and share your first status.