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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

  1. Open an individual or group chat.
  2. Tap and hold the microphone and start speaking.
  3. Once finished, remove your finger from the microphone. The voice message will automatically send.

While recording a voice message, you can slide to cancel it.

Record a longer voice message

  1. Open an individual or group chat.
  2. Tap and hold the microphone and start speaking.
  3. Slide up to lock hands-free recording.
  4. Once finished, tap Send to send the message.

While recording a longer voice message, you can tap Cancel to cancel it.

Note: On some phones, you may have to wait a second before speaking if the beginning of your message is not recorded.

On sent voice messages you'll see:

  • A gray microphone on voice messages your recipient hasn't played.
  • A blue microphone on voice messages your recipient played.

Related resources:

  • How to play voice messages on iPhone
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