WhatsApp comes with some pretty cool options, one of which is that you can set a status. You can choose a photo or a video, or you can write something, and your contacts will be able to see it. If you are wondering how to set a status on WhatsApp, continue reading. We are going to explain the steps.

How to set a photo or video as a status

As mentioned, you can set the photo as a status. Here is how to do it:

• Open WhatsApp
• Next, tap on the Status section
• Tap on the Camera icon located in the bottom-right corner
• You can take a photo that you will set as a status, or you can record a video
• Or you can select one of the photos or videos from your gallery
• When you choose the file, you may write the caption, and when you are done, click on the arrow icon in the bottom-right corner.

How to set a status on WhatsApp: Write something.

Perhaps you don’t want to add a photo or video as a status; instead, you want to write something. Here’s how to do that:

• Open WhatsApp
• Tap the Status section at the top of the screen
• Tap the pencil icon
• Write the status
• Add emoticons if you want
• You can also change the background and font
• When you are done, click on the arrow icon

How to delete a status on WhatsApp

What if you change your mind later and want to delete your status? Don’t worry; that’s also pretty simple. Here is how you can delete the status:

• Open WhatsApp
• Tap the Status section
• Tap on the three dots next to My status option
• Views will be displayed there
• Tap on the three dots on the right side
• Finally, tap Delete.

Now you know how easy it is to set a status on WhatsApp and delete it if you change your mind. If so, follow the steps above and share your first status.