How to send voice messages
WhatsApp voice messaging allows you to instantly communicate with contacts and groups. You can use it to deliver important and time-sensitive information. As such, all voice messages are downloaded automatically.
Send a voice message
- Open an individual or group chat.
- Tap and hold the microphoneand start speaking.
- Once finished, remove your finger from the microphone. The voice message will automatically send.
While recording a voice message, you can slide left to cancel it.
Send a longer voice message
- Open an individual or group chat.
- Tap and hold the microphoneand start speaking.
- Slide up to lock hands-free recording.
You can also tap the red pause button 
to pause recording or preview a draft of your message. Tap the red mic icon 
to continue recording within the same voice message.
On sent voice messages you'll see:
- A gray microphone for voice messages that haven’t been played by all recipients (but might have been played by some).
- A blue microphone for voice messages that all recipients have played.
Note: On some phones, you might have to wait for a second before speaking if the beginning of your message isn't recorded.
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