Another update is coming to make life easier for all users of Meta’s messenger, WhatsApp. Now, according to the latest announcements, it will be possible to leave a pinned message at the top of the screen, in a conversation, whether in private conversations or in groups.
Check out this article in full to learn more about this news!
Fixed message update
Recently, the platform had announced the availability of new emojis for the platform, and as if that weren’t enough, a piece of news talking about possible self-destructing audios was also the subject of speculation.
However, now, another novelty is being announced to the public, referring to the possibility of leaving certain messages highlighted. In other words, fixed.
The benefit that this feature can bring to users is not losing essential information as new messages are sent.
Well, the current trend is: The more messages are sent, the more distant and difficult it will be to find certain subjects.
See, below, a print taken from a screen using the new feature via WABetaInfo:
Photo: WABetaInfo/Reproduction
How will the tool work?
From what we can see, the operation will follow the following dynamics: when selecting a message that you would like to pin in the conversation, the option “Pin” (in Portuguese it means “to fix”).
Then, by clicking on this alternative, you can see your message being pinned to the top. Messages, documents, images and even links can be pinned.
Once the message is fixed and you want to return to the content in question, just click on the selected message and you will be redirected to the location. The same goes for links!
Now, when it comes to pinning messages in groups, this function will only be available to group administrators, otherwise the function cannot be enabled.
In private conversations, there is a certain probability that both users will be allowed to pin a message.
This is a function that took some time to be added to the application, but once it is available, it will certainly be very useful for many WhatsApp users. Yeah, it will be an easy and quick way to leave essential and extremely important subjects in the spotlight.
When will it be made available?
As usual, the feature will roll out gradually to all Android users. For those who use iOS, no information has yet been released on whether this feature reaches the device. Even for Android there is still no specific date for availability. So, keep your app up to date so you don’t get left out.
