WhatsApp To Introduce 'Lists': How To Customise Conversations Using The Feature

WhatsApp had earlier this year introduced chat filters to help users find messages faster. Users could choose between three filters that appeared at the top of their chat list: All, Unread, and Groups.

The messaging platform has now evolved the feature into lists, which will reportedly be available to users in the coming weeks. The custom chat list feature will allow users to arrange their conversations and distinguish between different contact groups. WhatsApp users can also use lists to filter their conversations using custom categories of their choosing.

The new feature aims to help users quickly concentrate on the most important conversations when they need them, whether it’s a list for family, neighbourhood, or work.

The feature will be similar to ‘favourites’, and users can add both groups and one-on-one chats to a list, according to WhatsApp. Additionally, any list users create will appear in the filter bar.

• Tap the + sign in the filter bar at the top of the Chats tab.

• Give your new list a name, such as family, work, neighbours, friends, or others.

• To add chats to a list, tap and long press a chat you wish to add, then select Add to List (multiple chats can be added to a list).

• To edit/rename a list, long press a list and choose Rename.

• To delete a list, long press and choose Delete.

• To reorder lists, drag and drop in the filter bar.