WhatsApp Web is a browser-based access to the messaging app.

It helps the users to get access to their conversations on WhatsApp and send messages on the app using their computer/laptop.

The web version syncs it with the user’s mobile application, displays media, conversations and real-time notifications.

It also allows users to access text, voice and video chats, share files and contacts management.

You can also use the website to copy and paste text, photos, and videos.

In this article, I will guide you on how to fix the copy paste text not working on WhatsApp Web on Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Why is WhatsApp Web copy paste text not working?

WhatsAppWeb.com copy paste text is not working due to a caching issue.

Cached data and cookies can cause a browser-related issue on Google Chrome or Edge browser.

If you have Google Chrome, certain browser extensions can prevent the copy-paste feature.

To find out the culprit, you need to remove suspicious or unwanted extensions from your browser.

How to Fix WhatsApp Web Copy Paste Not Working

To fix WhatsApp Web copy paste not working, you can either use another browser or remove the WhatsApp Web’s cache.

You can also get WhatsApp from the Microsoft Store as the download is available there or delete suspicious/unwanted extensions on Chrome.

Fix 1: Clear WhatsApp Web’s cache

1. If you are on Chrome, click on the three dots on the upper-right corner.
2. After that, click on “Settings” and click on “Privacy and security” available on the left sidebar.
3. Choose “Site settings” and select “View permissions and data stored across sites”.
4. Find “WhatsApp” by searching it and click on the trash icon next to it.
5. Select “Clear” and open WhatsAppWeb.com again to check if the issue is resolved.

Fix 2: Use another browser

Access WhatsAppWeb.com on any of these browsers:

1. Chrome: https://www.google.com/chrome/.
2. Firefox: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/.
3. Microsoft Edge: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/download.
4. Opera: https://www.opera.com/.
5. Brave: https://brave.com/.

Fix 3: Download WhatsApp from Microsoft Store

1. From the taskbar, click on the Microsoft Store icon.
2. Find “WhatsApp” by searching for it.
3. Click on “Get” to download WhatsApp.
4. Lastly, go to the WhatsApp app and sync it with the app.

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WhatsApp Web is a browser-based access to the messaging app.

It helps the users to get access to their conversations on WhatsApp and send messages on the app using their computer/laptop.

The web version syncs it with the user’s mobile application, displays media, conversations and real-time notifications.

It also allows users to access text, voice and video chats, share files and contacts management.

You can also use the website to copy and paste text, photos, and videos.

In this article, I will guide you on how to delete or remove the WhatsApp channel updates option or tab from the status page.

How to Remove WhatsApp Channel Updates Option

To remove the WhatsApp channel updates option, the only way is to download and use WhatsApp’s older version.

This solution is only for Android users as you’ll have to download an APK of WhatsApp.

Here are the steps on how to delete the WhatsApp channel updates option:

1. Follow these steps: Open WhatsApp > Three dots > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Back up.
2. Delete WhatsApp and keep the app data.
3. Visit to a browser such as Chrome on your Android device.
4. Visit this link: https://whatsapp-messenger.en.uptodown.com/android/versions.
5. Download an older APK version of WhatsApp that’s older than September 13 (for instance, September 8).
6. Go to WhatsApp and follow the instructions on the screen.

After downloading an APK version of WhatsApp that’s older than September 13, the channel updates option will be deleted/removed.

In order to keep the WhatsApp in this position, you have to refrain from updating WhatsApp.

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WhatsApp has launched video calling for its users to make the process of connecting people easier.

Video calling will help the users to make video calls using iPhone, Android and other Windows phone devices.

This step of WhatsApp is focused on making your personal communication easier by allowing you to see the faces of your friends and family while talking to them.

However, some users are having problems with video calling which causes their screens to rotate upside down automatically.

In this guide, I will tell you how to fix the WhatsApp video call auto-rotation or upside-down problem on iOS or Android.

Why is the video call automatically rotating on WhatsApp?

The video call is automatically rotating on WhatsApp because the screen rotation option is enabled on your iOS or Android device.

On your iOS device, if you have disabled “Portrait Orientation Lock” feature, it will rotate your screen automatically based on the position of your phone.

Same is the case with android phone, if you have enabled the “Auto-rotate” option, it will rotate your screen automatically based on the position of your phone.

In some cases, WhatsApp app might be facing some glitches and you can fix it by rebooting your android phone.

How to fix WhatsApp video call rotate problem

To fix the WhatsApp video call rotate problem, your best bet is to force stop and open WhatsApp again.

In addition, you can also try turning off the screen rotation option or rebooting your phone.

Fix 1: Force stop and reopen WhatsApp

For iOS users:

1. Swipe up from the bottom to the middle of your screen.
2. To force stop the app, scroll to the WhatsApp card and swipe up.
3. Reopen WhatsApp and try to make video calls.

For Android users:

1. Go to the Settings app and select “Apps”.
2. Choose “See all apps” and select “WhatsApp”.
3. Select “Force Stop”, choose “Storage & cache”, and select “Clear cache”.
4. Reopen WhatsApp and try to make video calls.

Fix 2: Turn off screen rotation

For iOS users:

1. From the top right corner of the screen, swipe down.
2. To turn on the Portrait Orientation Lock feature, tap on the lock icon.
3. Reopen WhatsApp and try to make video calls.

For Android users:

1. From the top of the screen, swipe down twice.
2. Tap on the “Auto-rotate” feature until it changes to “Portrait”.
3. Reopen WhatsApp and try to make video calls.

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To join WhatsApp Beta for iOS devices, it is necessary for you to install TestFlight from the App Store, go to the TestFlight website of WhatsApp, and install WhatsApp Beta.

For Android devices, you have to go to the testing program website of website to be a tester and update the application.

You will be able to update app’s features and share your feedback with the help of WhatsApp Beta.

Your personal calls and messages will be secured using end-to-end encryption.

It indicates that no one outside of your app or chats will be able to listen or read your chats.

In this article, I will tell you how to download or join WhatsApp Beta for iOS or Android devices.

How to Join WhatsApp Beta for iOS

1. First of all, install TestFlight from the App Store.
2. Go to TestFlight and agree to the terms and conditions.
3. Visit this link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/krUFQpyJ and open in TestFlight.
4. To join WhatsApp Beta, select “Accept”.
5. To install WhatsApp Beta, select “Install”.
6. Go to WhatsApp Beta to start testing it.

#1 Tip: If you don’t want to use WhatsApp Beta, you can remove the app whenever you want.

#2 Tip: To stop testing, go to TestFlight, choose “WhatsApp” Beta, and choose “Stop Testing”.

How to Join WhatsApp Beta for Android

1. Visit this link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.whatsapp.
2. Sign in to your Gmail account.
3. After that, choose “Become a tester”.
4. Go to the Google Play Store and search for “WhatsApp”.
5. If the update button is not available, you need to wait for a few minutes.
6. Tap on the “Update” button to update it.
7. Go to WhatsApp to start testing it.

#1 Tip: You may have to wait for a while to get the Beta update.

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WhatsApp has a new Chat Lock feature that will provide an extra layer of security to keep your private conversations safe.

When you lock a chat, it will be shifted to another folder that can be used with your biometric or password.

The feature is introduced to protect your privacy if your family or friends use your phones.

You have to tap on the person or group and select the lock option to lock it.

WhatsApp will add more chat lock options such as the ability to set custom passwords.

In this article, I will tell you how to fix Chat Lock not showing, missing, or not working on WhatsApp for iOS and Android.

Why is Chat Lock not showing on WhatsApp?

The Chat Lock option is not showing on WhatsApp because you are not using the latest version of the app.

Otherwise, the feature is not launched in your country yet.

Some iOS and Android devices do not have the Chat Lock feature.

The reason behind it is that WhatsApp is rolling out this option to everyone gradually.

How to fix Chat Lock not showing on WhatsApp

To fix Chat Lock not showing on WhatsApp, the first thing you need to do is to update your app to the newest version.

For Android users, you can also join WhatsApp Beta, contact the support of WhatsApp or wait until the features are introduced in your region.

Solution 1: Update WhatsApp

• Go to the App Store or Google Play Store.
• Find “WhatsApp”.
• After that, tap on the “Update” button.
• Go to WhatsApp and tap the name of a person or group.
• To lock the chat, select “Chat Lock”.

Solution 2: Join WhatsApp Beta

1. Visit this link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.whatsapp.
2. Sign in to your Gmail account.
3. After that, choose “Become a tester”.
4. Go to the Google Play Store and search for “WhatsApp”.
5. If the update button is not available, you need to wait for a few minutes.
6. Tap on the “Update” button to update it.
7. Go to WhatsApp and tap the name of a person or group.
8. To lock it, select “Chat Lock”.

Note: You may have to wait for a while to get the Beta update.

Solution 3: Contact WhatsApp support

1. Visit this link: https://www.whatsapp.com/contact/?subject=messenger.
2. Provide your phone number and email address.
3. Tell them how you use WhatsApp.
4. Enter your message (for instance, I don’t have the Chat Lock option).
5. Select “Next Step” accompanied by “Send Question”.
6. Wait for 1-3 business days to get WhatsApp’s response.

Solution 4: Wait until the feature is available for you

• The Chat Lock feature is not rolled out to all users yet.
• If you do not see the option, you need to wait for a few days or weeks for it to be available for you.

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Are you facing a “No valid QR code detected” error on WhatsApp?

You can get the error when you try to scan the QR code on WhatsApp Web.

You can use WhatsApp Web from your computer to send and receive messages.

This helps you to mirror your phone messages using your android phone.

You have to use the QR code and scan it to use WhatsApp Web from the website.

However, some users are reporting issues while scanning the QR code.

In this article, I will tell you how to fix “No valid QR code detected” on WhatsApp Web when you’re scanning it.

Why is no valid QR code detected on WhatsApp Web?

No valid QR code is detected on WhatsApp Web because WhatsApp cannot scan the QR code unless it is zoomed in.

You can also get this error due to a bug/glitch on WhatsApp’s end.

On WhatsApp Web, many users are getting problems with scanning the QR code.

Here are some of the complaints which are available online:

“The error persists even though I’ve reinstalled the app and ensured that my internet and Wi-Fi connections are normal”.

“I’ve updated my laptop and browsers but it still says “No valid QR” on both Chrome and Microsoft Edge”.

“I think everyone is having the same error. Maybe they will release an update to fix it soon”.

“It seems that it’s a bug from WhatsApp. Many of my friends face the same issue”.

“I’m definitely having the same problem. It started happening like 2 days ago”.

According to the reports, it seems to be that the QR code issue on WhatsApp is affecting the users around the globe.

How to fix “No valid QR code detected” on WhatsApp

To fix “No valid QR code detected” on WhatsApp, you can try zooming in your browser to 120% or higher in terms of percentage.

Apart from that, you can also access “Linked Devices” or “Connected Devices” and scan the QR code on the website.

There is another way to fix it including clearing the site data and the cookies for the WhatsApp Web.

Fix 1: Zoom in your browser to 120% or higher

• For Chrome users: Hold the CTRL key and press “+” until it reaches “120%” or more, and try scanning the QR code again.
• For Microsoft Edge users: On the right of the URL field, click on the three dots and click on the “+” icon next to the “Zoom” feature until it hits “120%” or more, and try scanning the QR code again.

Fix 2: Go to Linked Devices / Connected Devices

1. Go to the WhatsApp mobile app.
2. Access the menu by tapping on the three dots on the right or “Settings”.
3. Choose “Linked Devices” or “Connected Devices”.
4. To log in to Web WhatsApp, scan the QR code.

Fix 3: Clear cookies and site data

1. Visit the website: https://web.whatsapp.com/.
2. Click on the lock icon on the URL.
3. After that, select “Cookies and site data”.
4. Now, choose “Manage cookies and site data”.
5. Lastly, click on the trash icon for all of the WhatsApp domains.

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Are you facing a “You can’t send messages to this group” error message on WhatsApp?

The next part of the error is, “Because you’re no longer a participant”.

WhatsApp is a social media app that enables you to send messages, make video and voice calls, share media and make groups.

A WhatsApp group is a feature in which people share their thoughts, communicate with each other, share media files, and documents with different people at one place.

The group creation is very simple, you need to open the app and select “New Group” to get started.

In this article, I will tell you how to fix “You can’t send messages to this group because you’re no longer a participant” on WhatsApp

Why can’t I send messages to a WhatsApp group?

The most common reason why you can’t send messages to a WhatsApp group is that the admin has removed you from the group.

If any of the admins kick out you of the group, you won’t be able to send messages or see future conversations.

However, you can still view the past chats.

You can also get it when your internet connection is too weak or slow.

To send messages on WhatsApp, you need an active internet connection.

Additionally, if you have a slow internet connection, your messages might not be sent.

To find out the speed of your connection, you can use tool like Ookla or Fast.

If you’re using Wi-Fi connection, try using mobile data instead.

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To fix “You can’t send messages to this group” on WhatsApp, you need to send a message to the admin of the group to add you back.

You can send them messages privately via chat on WhatsApp.

You are getting this error message because you have been removed from the group.

Consequently, you will be restricted from sending or receiving new messages.

After removal, the group will display who removed you will be shown.

For instance, if you’re removed by “Arsalan”, the bubble will say “Arsalan removed you”.

Even though you’re no longer in the group, you can still see previous chats.

In addition, you can also see the current members of the group, you need to tap on group’s name to see them.

Only the admin can update the name of the group, photo, description and privacy settings.

They can remove the members whether they violate the guidelines or not.

To find out the reason, you can send a message to the group’s admin and ask them why you are removed.

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WhatsApp is a messaging app developed by Meta that enables users to send messages as well as media to others.

The app is accessible on both Android and iOS devices and it does not charge anything.

You can customize the formatting of text as the app comes with different formatting options.

The options are bold, italics, strikethrough, and monospace.

The app also has emojis, which can be displayed on your message from the emoji keyboard.

In this article, I will tell you how to bold, underline, italicize, strikethrough, or monospace text on WhatsApp Messenger.

Bold text on WhatsApp

To bold text on WhatsApp, you need to add an asterisk on both sides of your text.

Use this as an example to learn it: *Hello users!*

Copy and paste:

*Hello users!*

Underline text on WhatsApp

To underline text on WhatsApp, you have to look for a third party app for this.

The reason behind it is that WhatsApp does not have the underline format.

The third party sites include YayText or FancyFonts.

You can generate underlined text from these websites and after that, you can copy and paste on WhatsApp.

Italicize text on WhatsApp

To italicize text on WhatsApp, you need to add an underscore on both sides of your text.

Use this as an example to learn: _Hello users!_

Copy and paste:

_Hello users!_

Strikethrough text on WhatsApp

To strikethrough text on WhatsApp, you have to add a tilde on both sides of your text.

Use this as an example to learn: ~Hello users!~

Copy and paste:

~Hello users!~

Monospace text on WhatsApp

To monospace text on WhatsApp, you have to add three backticks on both sides of your text.

Use this as an example to learn (copy and paste):

“`Hello users!“`

Formatting cheat sheet

Bold	*Your text here*
Italics	_Your text here_
S̶t̶r̶i̶k̶e̶t̶h̶r̶o̶u̶g̶h̶	~Your text here~
𝙼𝚘𝚗𝚘𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚎	You can check the previous section

Source: How to format your text or messages (faq.whatsapp.com)

In the table, there are four text formats that are supported by WhatsApp for now.

Other than that, if you want to use other text formats, use a third-party website for this purpose.

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