How to use WhatsApp status mention feature
WhatsApp has introduced new Status mention features to improve user WhatsApp status mention features interaction:
Private Mentions: Users may mention up to five people in each status. These mentions are private and not visible to other viewers. The mentioned person receives a private notification.
Tagging Process: To tag someone in a WhatsApp Status on Android, open WhatsApp, go to the Status tab, create a new status, type “@” followed by the contact name, and select the contact from the drop-down menu.
Additional Features: Tagged users can reshare the status. Only the tagged person will know they have been mentioned. These features are rolling out globally to make WhatsApp Status more engaging and personal.
WhatsApp’s new Status Likes feature offers a private way for users to express their appreciation for status updates. Here’s how it functions:
Key Features:
Users can like a status by tapping a heart icon at the bottom right of the status.
Likes remain entirely private; only the status creator can see who liked their status.
There is no public like counter.
When the status creator views their status viewers, they will see a heart icon next to the names of users who liked their status.
Reaction Process:
Open the WhatsApp Updates tab.
View a friend’s status.
Tap the heart button next to the “Reply” text box.
The status creator will receive a notification about the like.
Additional Details:
The feature is being rolled out globally for Android and iOS users.
Users need to have the latest version of WhatsApp from the Google Play Store or App Store.
Likes are distinct from emoji reactions, which are sent as message replies.
This feature offers a simple, convenient way to show appreciation for a status without starting a full conversation.
To access the newest WhatsApp status features, please follow these steps:
Update Process:
Open the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS).
Search for WhatsApp.
Tap “Update” if an update is available.
Please ensure you have the latest version installed.
Feature Availability:
New status features are being gradually released worldwide.
All features may not be immediately accessible to all users.
Please keep your app updated to receive new features.
Key New Status Features:
Private status mentions.
Status likes (private heart reactions).
The ability to reshare mentioned statuses.
Voice status updates.
Link previews in status.
Pro Tip:
WhatsApp suggests keeping the app updated to ensure you receive the newest status features promptly.
To use WhatsApp’s private audience selector for your status updates:
First, open WhatsApp and navigate to the Status tab. Then, tap the pencil icon to create a new status update. Add your text or media. Next, tap the Status button in the bottom-left corner to select your audience.
You have three privacy options: My Contacts (all contacts can view), My contacts except… (exclude specific contacts), or Only share with… (select specific contacts).
Important notes: Your most recent audience selection will be saved as the default. You can, however, customize the audience for each status update. The selected audience can be changed each time you post.
Pro Tip: This feature offers greater privacy and flexibility, allowing you to control who sees your status updates.
To prevent certain contacts from viewing your WhatsApp status, please follow these steps:
Privacy Settings: Open WhatsApp and navigate to Settings > Privacy > Status. Select “My contacts except…” and then choose the contacts you wish to exclude from seeing your status.
Key Features: This feature is available on both Android and iPhone devices. You can easily add or remove contacts from this exclusion list, providing fine-grained control over who views your status updates.
Alternative Option: Alternatively, you may select “Only share with…” to specify exactly which contacts can view your status, offering even more precise privacy management.
Pro Tip: Utilize the search function within the contact list to quickly locate and select the contacts you wish to exclude.
WhatsApp’s enhanced status functionality now incorporates private contact tagging, enabling discreet mentions within status updates. The procedure is as follows:
Steps to Tag a Contact in WhatsApp Status:
1. Access the “Status” tab within the WhatsApp application.
2. Select the “+ My Status” icon to initiate a new status update.
3. Choose or capture the desired photo or video content.
4. Within the caption field, type “@” followed by the contact’s name, or utilize the “@” icon for contact selection.
5. Confirm the correct contact from the displayed list.
6. Append any supplementary text or emojis, then submit the status update by tapping “Send.”
Key Features:
* A maximum of five contacts may be tagged per status update.
* Tagged contacts receive a private notification of the mention.
* The identities of tagged contacts remain undisclosed to other status viewers.
Important Considerations:
* This feature requires the most recent version of WhatsApp.
* Tagging functionality is currently limited to photo and video statuses; text and audio statuses are not supported.
* Tagged contacts retain the ability to view and reshare the status update.
This feature enhancement is designed to foster increased user engagement and facilitate more personalized status sharing.
