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.
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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.
