Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to make navigating through chats simpler than ever before. The ‘Search by Date’ feature makes it easier to find messages, media, links, and documents shared on a specific date within a chat. This feature aims to enhance the overall user experience by providing a more efficient way to revisit important information or conversations.
In a press note, WhatsApp announced that users could now select a date and skip to messages sent from that date onwards. This feature will be particularly helpful for users who need to quickly locate a specific message or piece of information within a chat without having to scroll through months’ worth of messages.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the news of the feature’s launch via his WhatsApp channel. The feature is now available for all users globally across Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and Web platforms. It was initially spotted in beta testing back in November 2023, and after successful testing, it is now being rolled out to all users.
To use the ‘Search by Date’ feature, users need to open the desired individual or group chat that they wish to search. They can then click on the three dots in the top right corner on Android phones or tap the contact or group name on iOS devices. After clicking the regular Search option, users will find a small calendar with a search symbol. By selecting the desired date on the pop-up calendar, users can instantly navigate to messages from that day within the chat.
For example, if a user wants to revisit a message from October 19, 2023, they can select that date on the pop-up calendar. The chat or group will then open directly to messages from that day, allowing users to scroll up or down the chat as needed.
In addition to the ‘Search by Date’ feature, WhatsApp recently introduced four new text formatting options globally - bulleted points, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline quotes. These new options complement the existing formatting options of bold, italic, strikethrough, and monospace text.
Furthermore, WhatsApp is reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to share a QR Code with others to add them as contacts, as per WABetaInfo. Currently, users have to navigate to the settings to find their QR Code. With the upcoming feature, users will be able to see their QR Code in chats as a shortcut, making it easier to share it with anyone.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
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