How to use ‘search message by date’ feature on WhatsApp for iPhones
Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is working on several new features to enhance the user experience. Recently, it has also rolled out a host of new features for its Android and iOS beta testers including voice status updates, blocking shortcuts, contact shortcuts in groups and more. The instant messaging app has also made the ‘search by message by date’ feature available for its iOS beta testers.
‘Search messages by date’ feature on WhatsApp for iOS
The ‘search message by date’ feature helps users to find messages by a specific date. It is available in WhatsApp chats and groups after users download the latest version of WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.24.0.77. The latest feature applies a filter to a particular date when a user wants to locate a message sent or received on that date. If a calendar icon appears in the chat box, users will be able to use the search feature within a conversation. It implies that their WhatsApp account has the feature enabled.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can use the latest ‘search message by date’ WhatsApp feature on iOS:
- Download the latest version of WhatsApp from the
Apple App Store or just update the existing one on your iPhone. - Open WhatsApp on your iOS device.
- Go to the chat window in which you want to search for a message from a specific date.
- Then, tap on the name of the recipient.
- Hit the search button available under the recipient’s profile picture.
- Tap on the calendar icon available in the top-right corner of the search bar.
- Select the month and year you want to scroll back to in order to search the message.
- When you tap Jump to date, WhatsApp will return you to the specific messages from the chosen date.
Conclusion
WhatsApp users have the option to jump to a specific date to see which messages have been sent and received during a particular conversation, in addition to being able to jump to the first message in a conversation. However, the calendar icon won’t be visible for everyone because the new feature is only accessible to a select group of WhatsApp iOS beta testers. With the new WhatsApp feature, users will find it simpler to navigate to a specific date within a chat.
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