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.