You have been using WhatsApp wrong for years - hacks you need to know

WHATSAPP is filled with hidden features – and there are three you need to know.

We've picked some of the best WhatsApp hacks out there right now.
Change your WhatsApp font
Simply open your WhatsApp on iPhone, enter a chat and type out a message.

Then highlight a word (or sentence, or an entire message) and hold your finger down.

A pop-up menu will appear: now tap the BIU symbol.

This lets you change the style of your font – potentially confusing pals.

Of course, that's not the only way to achieve this effect. To make text bold, all you need to do is place an asterisk either side of the word or phrase you're trying to embolden, like so: text goes here

Similarly, it's also possible to make WhatsApp message italics, which is great for emphasis: italics. Save important texts
The first trick is saving messages as favourites.

Simply open WhatsApp and then go to a chat.

If you hold your finger down on a specific message, you'll get the option to Star it.

Then go into your Settings and look for Starred Messages.

It works in exactly the same was as the bold trick, but using different symbols.

You need to place an underscore on either side of the word or phrase you're trying to edit, like this: text goes here

The strikethrough features draws a line all the way through your text: strikethrough.

It's usually used to signify that something is wrong, or should be ignored.

To get a strikethrough, place a tilde (that's that squiggly line symbol) either side of your message, like this: ~text goes here~ That's where all of your favourite messages will be stored.

It's an easy way to keep track of important messages – maybe an address, travel directions or even a clever WhatsApp trick.