- Pin: click the icon to specify your favorite chats
- Trash Can: this icon is used for deleting unwanted chats
- Pencil Icon: it is used for writing your words on the Status screen
- Emoji Icon: click the icon and access to the collection of emojis
- T Symbol: it is available on top of the Status screen to change fonts
- Gallery Icon: It helps the users to select content from your phone’s gallery
- Phone Icon: on the top of the screen, a phone handle has existed to make voice call
With 29 million downloads on the Google Play Store and 10 million downloads on the App Store, Whatsapp has become the fourth most powerful app worldwide. It has become a vital part of our lives; even a long-distance villager can talk about it. On Whatsapp, we find multiple Whatsapp symbols and Icns . Most of them are recognized, and several are unfamiliar.
In today’s post, we will discuss ‘Icons and Symbols Meaning Whatsapp’. If you are interested—and I hope you are—please read the entire article to get the entire information.
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Whatsapp Icons & Symbols for Home Screen
Some common symbols and icons of Whatsapp Home Screen are discussed below;
Floating Chat Bubble Icon
When we want to start a new chat thread, we have to tap the ‘Floating Chat Bubble’, and we go to our contact list to select the contact we want to talk to, create a new contact or group, etc. Next to the new contact, a QR code is available. On tapping it, you can scan the QR code, which will add contacts to your list.
Whatsapp Symbols and Icons on Chat Thread
When you head to any conversation, you will also find some icons such as;
Pin
Pinning any chat allows you to specify your favorite chats on top. It will remain on top even you receive the messages from others. The pinned chats will be displayed on the home screen. You are allowed to pin only three chats. For iPhone, the pin icon is available on the right of the chat you want to pin.
Trash Can
Trash Can icon is for deleting unwanted chat thread.
Box with Down Arrow
If you have some private chat and you want to hide it. You will find ‘Box with Down Arrow’ icon that represent Archive. When you click the icon, your required chat will go to archive and you need not to delete it.
Speaker with Bar
A diagonal strike-through icon is for presenting the speaker. It enables you to mute any chat while switching the two curved lines next to it.
Whatsapp Symbols & Icons on Status Screen
We use the “Status” feature for updating our daily progress i.e. visiting to some place, meet someone special, celebrating some special day, etc. if you are a regular Whatsapp user, and you must be. You will find following symbols and icons on your Whatsapp Status screen.
Pencil Icon
The first thing you will find on the Status screen is the Pencil icon at the bottom of the screen. On clicking the icon, you are able of writing your feelings on the Status screen
Camera Icon
The second icon is Camera icon on the screen along with Pencil icon. When you click it, you are able of adding photos or videos from your phone’s gallery.
Emoji Sign
It allows you to select your favorite emoji for adding to your status and enhance the beauty of your words or image.
T Symbol
On top of Status screen after adding some image of word, you will find ‘T icon’. It will help you to change the font style for your text.
Color Palette Icon
It is also existed with ‘T icon’ and allows the users to change the background color, and create perfect matching with your text and background.
Paper Plane Icon
After adjusting the status, you need to publish it, and you can do it by pressing the ‘Paper Plan’ icon on the bottom right of the screen.
Microphone Icon
You can upload a voice note using your status screen. For the purpose, you will find ‘Microphone icon’ on your status screen as well.
Whatsapp Symbols & Icons for Camera
If you want to add some photos, videos, or images to your status or chat screen, you need to press the Camera Icon. When you press it, you will find following symbols and icons on the next screen.
Crop Icon
It will help you to resize your photo or image before you deliver it. You can crop and rotate the image size as well.
Pencil Icon
Pencil icon is for drawing on the image. It allows you to use your fingers and draw anything on the image or photo. You can change the color of pencil while selecting it from drop down menu.
Gallery Icon
On the left side of Camera screen, you will find a small grey Whatsapp icon next to the ‘Add a caption’ box. It is for selecting more images to add to your status or chat screen.
Sticker
Sticker or Emoji icon is also available on camera screen for you to select the most relevant emojis or stickers for your chat.
Note Icon
On the right of the ‘Add a caption’ box, you will find a grey color ‘1’ symbol, it is for specifying the time numbers for the photo or video you have sent. On pressing the icon you will find ‘View Only Once’ option, when you enable it, the photo or video will be automatically delete after your recipient will view it.
Whatsapp Symbols and Icons for Calls
When you press the ‘Calls tab’, you will find several symbols related to your calling process such as;
Phone Icon
A telephone handle with + icon will appear. On Android the icon is available on the bottom right side, and on iPhone, you will find it on the top right corner. Yu can use the symbol for making a call.
Video Camera
Along with telephone handle icon, you will find a video camera icon. You can use it if you are interested in video calling.
Speaker
You will find a small speaker icon on the bottom of the call screen. You can use it for calling in full voice
Green Arrow
When you receive someone’s call, you will find a green diagonal arrow pointing down option. It means you have received the call.
Red Arrow
If someone calls you, but you don’t receive it, it will display in a ‘Red diagonal arrow pointing down’ option.
Green Up Arrow
When you call someone, you will find a ‘Green diagonal arrow pointing up’ on your call history next to the contact.
Whatsapp Symbols & Icons for Video Call
When you press the Video Call option from the Calls Tab, you will find following symbols and icons on the screen.
Camera Icon
On camera icon you have the option of quick switching between front/back cameras.
Video Camera
You can turn on/off the camera using the icon.
Microphone
You can turn on/off the microphone using the icon.
Red Phone
If you want to disconnect or hang up the call, you have to press the Red Phone icon.
Share Screen Icon
If you have the latest version of Whatsapp, you have the facility of sharing your device’s screen with your friends or clients.
Plus Sign with Avatar
It is the icon for adding more and more people to your ongoing call. It allows you to start a group call.
Whatsapp Checkmarks & Clock Icon
On your Chat Screen, you will find different checkmarks to know how your messages are delivering or receiving.
Single Grey Checkmark
When you send a message to your friend or any other person, you will find a ‘Single grey tick’ next to the message you have sent.
Double Grey Checkmark
If the person you have sent message is online, you will find two grey check marks next to the message on your screen. It means, the person have received the message, but not seen it.
Double Blue Checkmarks
If the checkmarks got blue, it means the person has seen the message, you have sent.
Clock Icon
It is the symbol, your message isn’t delivering, you need to check your internet connection, or mobile data is on or not.
Whatsapp Symbols & Icons for Chat Screen
The primary chat screen is including the multiple symbols and icons such as;
Clock Icon
It is the icon for the person or contact; you have enabled disappearing messages option for the contact. It means your messages delete after specific time.
Video Camera
It is the icon for starting a video call.
Phone Handle
It is the icon for starting a voice call.
Menu
You will find three vertical dots on the top right corner of the screen. On clicking the icon, you will find a drop-down menu. It will allow you access to several features such as viewing contacts, sharing media, muting notifications, customizing your background, report or block any contact. And so on.
Paperclip Icon
If you want to share some documents, audio/video files, location, contact, etc. you need to tap on the Paperclip icon from the bottom of the chat screen.
Camera Icon.
Next to Paperclip option, you will find camera icon. On clicking the icon, you are head to your phone’s gallery for selecting the material for sharing.
Microphone Icon
A small mic icon is available on the bottom right of the chat screen, simply, tap and hold the icon for sending a voice note.
Right Arrow
It is the icon for forwarding any received message to other contacts.
Double Arrow
You will find the icon for the messages that are delivered for multiple times.
Star Icon
When you want to specify any chat, you can use the Star icon, as it will help you to access to your favorite chats quickly.
Whatsapp Chats with Business
We know, Whatsapp has become one foremost resource to run a business online, so here are a few icons or symbols are related to the business community such as
Phone with Plus Sign
When you press the ‘Phone with Plus’ icon, you are able to make business calls and the calls for unsaved numbers. You can select the call; audio or video.
Catalogue Icon
Next to the Call icon, you will find a ‘shop sign’ that allows you to access the catalogue and view the products of the specific business.
Payment Icon
Next to the message box, you will find a Payment icon for sending and receiving payments using Whatsapp.
Whatsapp Voice Note Icons
Multiple icons or symbols are also available on the ‘Voice Note’ message such as;
1x Symbol
The 1x symbol is for enhancing the speed of your voice message. It allows you to hear the voice note in 1.5 or 2 x speeds.
Bottom Lines
So friends, we surely know most of the Whatsapp icons and how to use different features of Whatsapp. In our guide, we have tried to explain the entire Home Screen and Chat Screen, so you can understand everything easily.
FAQs
Q: Why do we find a clock icon on Whatsapp?
If we find a clock icon next to our message, it means our message hasn’t been delivered because of disconnecting of the internet or some other reason. Whereas, a clock icon next to a profile or contact is for deleting the messages for the contact.
Q: What are the Checkmark Icons?
Checkmark icons are in three style i.e. single grey tick, double grey ticks, and blue ticks. The checkmarks help us to know about the delivery of our messages.
