WhatsApp is the instant messaging application that has managed to earn its place as one of the most popular and used. Due to its large number of functions and ease of communication, WhatsApp has managed to satisfy all the needs of users. As well as adding different new features for each update.
The platform of this application (either the web version or the version for mobile devices), has among its characteristics, the presence of a symbol in the form of a horn, this element can be found in different places and spaces within the app. Therefore, the meaning of this symbol and what it is for will be explained below.
Why does WhatsApp use the horn symbol in broadcast groups?
WhatsApp has a large number of icons included in the application, all of which are part of the design and identity of the platform. Each one helps to identify the different functions and tools that are available to the user, such as the stickers icon in chat or the camera icon to upload statuses, to give a few examples.
The icon or symbol in the form of a horn represents the broadcast chats, these correspond to a chat where one or several messages can be sent to a specific number of contacts, and this will be sent privately to all the people corresponding to the list.
Broadcast groups can be created by going to the main menu, pressing the three dots in the upper left corner of the screen. Among the options, click on ‘new broadcast’, and then select the contacts you want to add. With this, the broadcast chat will now be visible among your WhatsApp chats.
How do you mute a person on WhatsApp from the ‘Horn’ icon?
In addition to representing broadcast groups, the speaker symbol has a second meaning within WhatsApp. This can be located on the side of a contact or group chat, illustrated as a speaker with a diagonal line in the middle. This icon means that said chat is muted and you will not be able to receive notifications from it.
The process to silence one or several contacts is quite simple, you just have to enter the chat of a contact or group and click on the three points in the upper right part of the screen. Among the options, select ‘mute notifications’. After muting the contact, the speaker icon will appear on the side of their chat.
Mute Broadcast Groups
By having a group or broadcast list with several contacts, within this chat you will not find the option to mute, since it is a chat where only the messages sent by you will be found, and the responses of the contacts of the chat will not be seen. ready. If a person responds to a broadcast this will be reflected in the private chat.
If you want to silence the notifications of the responses of a broadcast, the most appropriate thing would be to proceed to silence the contacts that are selected in the broadcast list.
Can a person muted on WhatsApp see uploaded statuses or stories?
Users may doubt what consequences there may be if one or more contacts are silenced, but there is no need to worry, since the option to silence will do nothing more than omit notifications from a contact, but not will make contacts unable to view stories.
If the case arises of wanting a person not to be able to access your stories, you can choose to go to the status settings and go to ‘status privacy’. In this section there will be the options to share the states with all the contacts or only with a limited number of people.
How long can a person be silenced on WhatsApp?
During the process of silencing the notifications of a contact on WhatsApp, the platform offers you among its options the times in which you can silence the person. The main times to choose are 8 hours, 1 week or always. When selecting the desired time, just press ‘Ok’ and the person will be silenced.