After the last updates of the most widespread and used messaging application, a new and interesting feature has appeared. This is the possibility of archive conversations or chats in WhatsApp A function that allowsremove from the chat screen those conversations in which you no longer participate, but without the need to delete your messages and shared files Just move it to a more reserved place to avoid bumping into it and be able to refer to it at any time Very similar to what happens with email messages from Gmail, which has had this feature for years.
To be able to archive conversations, the first thing to do is make sure you have the latest version of the application for the platform AndroidAnd, for the moment, the users of this platform are the only ones who can take advantage of this functionality. After going through Google Play to download and update the application, all you have to do is access the chat screen as usual, by clicking on the application icon.
Once inside, just select the conversation you want to archive (remove from this screen but saving its contents), by pressing long pressto pop up a context menu.This is where the new function appears with the label: Archive conversation Just by checking this option, a message notifies the user that the conversation has been archived, making it disappear from the screen. A process that can be repeated with as many conversations as desired, whether individual or in groups
These chats, unlike the option Delete Conversation, do not disappear forever, but are stored in a new screen somewhat more secluded and hidden Simply access the bottom of the screen itself Chats to find the menu Archived conversations Just clicking on this option shows all the archived chats that have disappeared from the main screen.
The good thing is that, as if they were normal conversations, it is possible to click on any of them to return to review messages and shared files In addition, the archived conversations screen directly displays the date of the last message and the label Archived , thus making sure that the user knows the status of that conversation. A good way to avoid seeing an unpleasant conversation again or organize the Chats screen to only have active conversations.
But what if you want to unarchive a chat? The reverse process is very similar to archiving. Simply access the menu of archived conversations and make a long press on the one you want to return to the main screen of WhatsApp Thus, it is possible to select the option Unarchive conversation to see it again directly when starting the messaging application as usual.
In short, a useful feature for more organized users who want to have at hand only those conversations that remain fully active. In addition, it is a good option to avoid encountering unpleasant content that you do not want to get rid of completely.
