WhatsApp Symbol Meanings and Secret Features

Ever wondered what all those symbols in WhatsApp mean? Here's the complete guide.

Message Status Symbols

• Single grey check: Message sent
• Double grey check: Message delivered
• Double blue check: Message read
• Red exclamation: Message failed to send

Emoji Reactions

Long-press any message to react with ❤️ 😂 😲 😢 👍 👎. It's WhatsApp's best recent feature for quick responses.

Secret Features

• Star messages to save them
• Pinch to zoom photos
• Type in bold (**text**) or italic (__text__)
• Use ` for monospace text