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New Delhi: WhatsApp is now testing a new feature that will enable users to hide text messages as spoilers. This latest feature will let users conceal parts of their messages so recipients must tap to reveal the hidden content. This latest upgrade was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS, version 26.6.10.71.
The spoiler feature is currently limited to text messages, with no confirmation yet on support for images, videos, or other media. Apple’s iMessage already offers a similar feature that lets the users to hide text using invisible ink formatting.
This feature will work when the sender marks the message as a spoiler. This content will then appear hidden by default in the chat. The recipient will need to tap the message bubble to remove the spoiler formatting and read the text. The option is to hide the message that will appear in the text-formatting context menu after selecting the text of the message.
The users can tap on the Spoiler option to apply the formatting. WhatsApp will automatically add the two vertical bars before and after the selected text. The users can also manually type the double pipes to mark a spoiler.
Messages will likely remain marked as spoilers even after being viewed. If the user closes and reopens the application, they will need to tap the message again to reveal it. This will ensure the content stays hidden by default. Some beta testers might already see the Spoiler option in the menu.
The feature is still under development and does not yet work. WhatsApp is expected to start testing the feature more widely in the future beta update.
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