How to star messages on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has a variety of interesting features that makes usage super fun. Among the many options the app offers, there is one that may be very useful – starring a message. When you are talking with one of your contacts, you can star a message you want so that you can find it later with ease. Sounds great, right? If you have never tried this before and are unsure how to star messages on WhatsApp, keep reading. We are going to share the steps below:

You can star messages using the app, but you can also do it if you are using WhatsApp web.

Star messages using the app

Here's how to star messages using the app:

  • Open the chat when the message you want to star is
  • Tap and hold the message. You can select several messages at once.
  • Tap on the star that will show up at the top of the screen

To unstar a message, follow the steps below:

  • Open WhatsApp
  • Tap on the three dots in the top-right corner
  • Tap on Starred messages
  • Again, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner
  • Tap Unstar all
  • Tap Unstar

How to star messages using WhatsApp Web

If you are using WhatsApp Web, here is how to star messages:

  • Open WhatsApp Web
  • Next, open the chat when the message you want to star is
  • Click on the message and tap on the arrow when it shows up
  • Click Star message

To unstar a message, follow the steps below:

  • Open WhatsApp Web
  • Click on the three dots
  • Click on Starred messages
  • Again, click on the three dots
  • Click Unstar all
  • Finally, click Unstar.

This is how you can star and unstar messages using the app or WhatsApp web. Both methods are simple and what you'll choose depends on what you prefer to use.

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