WhatsApp: Show message as "unread" - how it works
In the popular messenger WhatsApp you can now display messages as "unread", even if you have already viewed them. For example, individual messages can be read again at a later time in peace. We show you how this works in this guide.
Show messages in WhatsApp as "unread"
Note: The availability of the function varies depending on your installed WhatsApp version. On Android, make sure that you have the latest APK installed on your smartphone.
- To mark a message in WhatsApp as "unread", first open the chat overview of WhatsApp.
- Tap the relevant contact with your finger for a few seconds.
- Then select the "Mark as unread" option.
- Note that the blue ticks are not affected by this action. The "unread" feature is only used so that you can mark messages for yourself later.
In the next practical tip, you will learn how to deactivate the blue ticks on WhatsApp.