How to Quote Messages on WhatsApp
Quoting Messages One by One
Quoting messages one by one on WhatsApp helps provide explanations when answering questions or comments in chats. Here are the steps:
- Open the WhatsApp app and select the group or private chat you want to quote.
- Search for the message you want to reply to.
- Press and hold the message for a few seconds until a drop-down menu appears.
- Select the arrow icon (usually at the top of the screen) to quote that message.
- Write your reply below the quote that appears.
- Send a message.
For example, if someone in the group asks, “When are we going to meet?”, you could quote that question and reply, “The meeting will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m..” This way, other group members can easily see the original question and understand the context of your answer.
Using the Reply Feature to Quote
The reply feature in WhatsApp allows users to quote messages directly, making it easier to communicate in quick discussions, especially in groups. Here’s how to use this feature:
- Open a group chat or private conversation on WhatsApp.
- Search for the message you want to reply to.
- Swipe right on the message (for iPhone) or press and hold on the message (for Android) until the reply option appears.
- Write your reply and send it.
In a project discussion group, if someone says, “I agree with this plan,” you can immediately reply with the quote while adding another opinion or question, such as “I agree too! Have we set a date?” This helps keep the conversation flowing and ensures all group members understand the context of each reply.
Conclusion
Formatting text messages and using Quotes on WhatsApp is not just about beautifying the appearance of messages, but more than that, it is an effective way to improve the quality of communication. By using formats such as bold, italic, strikethrough, and Block Quote, your message can be conveyed more clearly, easily understood, and stand out among the many other messages in a conversation, especially in a group.