You can use the reply feature when responding to a specific message in an individual or group chat.

Reply to a message

Android

Tap and hold the message, then tap Reply . Enter your response and tap Send . Alternatively, swipe right on the message to reply.

To reply privately to someone who sent a message in a group, tap and hold the message, then tap More options > Reply privately.

iPhone

Tap and hold the message, then tap Reply. Enter your response and tap Send

• Alternatively, swipe right on the message to reply.

To reply privately to someone who sent a message in a group, tap and hold the message, then tap More > Reply Privately.

WhatsApp Web and Desktop

Hover over the message, then click Menu > Reply. Enter your response and click Send ( or ).

To reply privately to someone who sent a message in a group, hover over the message, then click Menu > Reply privately.

Note: If you want to cancel a reply before sending, tap or click the "x" icon next to the message.