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WhatsApp is a cross-platform messaging app that allows users to communicate over Internet data or Wi-Fi without having to pay for SMS. WhatsApp allows users to send Broadcast Messages , which is a mass message to many people that only allows them to reply individually to you and does not let recipients see each other. It is ideal for personal announcements, invitations to celebrations, and such similar messages. To learn how to send a Broadcast Message, read this article.
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Launch WhatsApp from your smartphone. -
Tap "Chats" on the navigation bar.Advertisement -
Select "Broadcast Message." -
Tap on contacts to select them as recipients of the message. You can send a broadcast message to a maximum of 256 contacts. -
Confirm your selection of recipients. The "Done" button will change to reflect the number of recipients you have selected for your broadcast message, out of a maximum of 25. Tap this button. -
Type your message and attach a photo, video, location, or contact if you wish. -
Tap "Send" to send your Broadcast Message.
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QuestionCan I have voice conversations?Community AnswerYes, in a way. There is a button next to the text message box. If you click on it, you can record a voice message. When you release the button, you can send it. The other person can then record their message and send it back to you.
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QuestionHow do I send a voice message on WhatsApp?Community AnswerIf you are using an iPhone, chances are when you open your Whatsapp app, you will see "Broadcast Lists" at the top left hand corner under "Edit". Tap on "Broadcast Lists" then tap on "New List" at the bottom.
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QuestionHow do I send or forward a message I received on WhatsApp to other people?Community AnswerPress on the message you wish to forward until it turns a shade of blue. On the top, there will be a bar with multiple icons. On the right of the bar there will be an arrow pointing to the right. Press that arrow, which is the forward button, and select the contact or group you want to forward that message to.
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- Contacts will only receive your Broadcast Message if they have added your phone number to their contacts. This is to prevent spam.Thanks
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- If you want to broadcast to people who aren't in your contacts list, use a third-party website or app. There are a lot of options out there for mass mailing messages on WhatsApp.
- Don't worry about people forwarding your broadcast and interacting with your contacts. You can't forward broadcasted messages on the platform.
- Just FYI, this only works on the phone. You can't send broadcast messages on the WhatsApp desktop app or browser.
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