Editing your WhatsApp status in iPhone is easy and can be done directly within the WhatsApp app. You can edit an existing status or create a new one from scratch. Here’s a step-by-step guide to editing WhatsApp status on iPhone:
Edit an Existing WhatsApp Status
Follow these steps to edit a WhatsApp status you have already created and posted:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner.
- Tap on the existing status you want to edit. It will open in full screen view.
- Tap on the 3 dots icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Edit” from the menu.
- You can now edit the status. Make any changes to the text, emoji, drawings or add/remove images or videos as needed.
- When done, tap on “Done” to save changes.
- Your edited status will now replace the old one and update for your contacts.
That’s it! With just a few taps you can edit and modify a WhatsApp status you have already shared. This is useful if you notice a mistake or want to update the status later on.
Create a New WhatsApp Status from Scratch
You can also create a brand new WhatsApp status from scratch using the following steps:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on your profile picture in the top left corner.
- Tap on the “My Status” section.
- Tap on the camera icon to capture a new photo or video for your status.
- Alternatively, tap on the gallery icon to select an existing photo/video from your camera roll.
- Crop or edit the media if needed.
- You can now customize the status further.
- Add text by tapping on the text icon and typing out your message.
- Use the pen tool to draw or add stickers.
- Search for and select a suitable emoji to express yourself.
- When done, tap on “Done” to save your new status.
The new WhatsApp status you created will now be posted and shared with your contacts. Creating a new status gives you full control to craft it however you like.
Tips for Editing WhatsApp Status
Here are some useful tips to keep in mind when editing WhatsApp status on your iPhone:
- You can add multiple photos and videos to create a status story. WhatsApp will automatically stitch them together into a slideshow format.
- The text tool lets you customize font, color and add outlines or backgrounds to your text.
- For privacy, you can choose to share your status with only selected contacts rather than all contacts.
- Tap and hold while editing media to bring up an option to duplicate/delete items.
- Add emojis and stickers to quickly spice up plain text statuses.
- You can preview what your status will look like before posting it.
- If needed, crop images/videos so the important part is focused in the status.
Status Privacy and Visibility Settings
When editing your WhatsApp status, you can also control the privacy and visibility settings from the sharing menu:
- After creating your status, tap on “Done”.
- On the sharing menu, tap on “My Contacts Except…” to exclude specific contacts.
- Alternatively choose “Only Share With…” to restrict status to certain contacts only.
- If you want to make the status completely private, select “Only Me” from the sharing menu.
- Tap “Done” to confirm your privacy settings.
Using these options, you can easily hide your WhatsApp status from specific people or make it visible only to a select group of contacts.
Delete or Restore Older Statuses
WhatsApp automatically deletes statuses after 24 hours. But you can also manually delete or restore previous statuses:
- In your status list, tap and hold an older status to delete.
- Tap on “Delete” to confirm removing it.
- To restore, tap on “Recently Deleted” at the bottom of your status list.
- Select the statuses you want to restore and tap on “Restore” to bring them back.
This lets you do some housekeeping and remove old WhatsApp statuses you no longer need. Or bring back older statuses that you still want to keep.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some troubleshooting tips if you face any issues while editing WhatsApp status:
- Make sure WhatsApp has storage permissions enabled for photos, media and files.
- Check internet connectivity. Editing status requires an active internet connection.
- For videos, verify that the file size adheres to WhatsApp’s 30 second and 16MB limits.
- If status privacy settings are misconfigured, statuses may not be visible to intended recipients.
- Clear WhatsApp cache and force stop the app if editing features freeze or crash.
- Update to the latest version of WhatsApp from the App Store if an older version has bugs.
- Try restarting your iPhone if WhatsApp suffers from unexpected glitches.
Following these tips should help you troubleshoot and fix any status editing problems faced on iPhone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit WhatsApp statuses I have deleted?
No, you cannot directly edit a status that you’ve deleted. However, WhatsApp stores your deleted statuses for 30 days under Recently Deleted. You can restore statuses from there and then edit them again before reposting.
Is there a limit on how long my WhatsApp status can be?
Yes, WhatsApp statuses are limited to 30 seconds if you are uploading a video. There is no duration limit for uploading photos. However, the file size limit is 16MB for both photos and videos.
Can I post the same status more than once?
Yes, you can re-share a status multiple times. Just edit the status you want to repost and change something minor like adding an emoji or sticker. You can then share this updated status again.
What happens when I edit a status that has already been viewed?
Your contacts will be able to see the edited/updated version of the status. Previously viewed statuses get refreshed with the latest edit for your contacts.
Can I customize font style while adding text to my status?
Yes, while editing status text you have the option to change font style, font color, background color, and add custom outlines/shadows.