On Mobile
you could create polls in both personal chats and groups.
Since we are talking about taking a vote from other users, this function is useful for WhatsApp groups.
you’ve got the option to, however, use it in private chats as well.
Heres how to do it on the WhatsApp mobile app.
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppon your phone and tap on the relevantgrouporchat.
Then, tap on thepin iconand tap onPoll.
Note:iOS users can tap on the+ iconin the bottom left corner and then tap onPoll.
Step 2:Here, enter yourquestionandadd optionsfor it.
it’s possible for you to use theside buttonsto rearrange the options.
Tip:Enable theAllow multiple answerstoggle to allow participants to vote for multiple options.
iOS users can tap onSendin the top-right corner.
Tap on theView votesto see who has voted for what option.
Tip:Check out our article if youreunable to use polls in WhatsApp.
On Desktop
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppon your setup and go to the relevantgrouporconversation.
tap on thepin iconand click onPoll.
Step 2:Now, enter yourquestionand add therelevant options.
Check theAllow multiple answersoption to allow votes for more than one option.
Step 3:Once done, tap on theSend buttonto create the poll.
On iPhone
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppand go to therelevant chat.
Long-press thepolland tap onDelete.
Step 2:Then, tap on thebin iconin the bottom-left corner.
When prompted, tap onDelete for Everyoneto delete the poll for everyone in the selected chat.
On Android
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppand in therelevant chat, long-press on thepoll.
Once the option becomes available, tap on thebin icon.
Step 2:Then, tap onDelete for everyone.
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppand go to therelevant chat.
Right-choose thepolland click onDelete.
Step 2:Here, click onDelete for everyone.
This will ensure your poll stays at the top of the chat until the set time limit.
Heres how to do it.
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppand long-press thepoll.
Here, tap onPin.
Step 2:When prompted, select thepin duration.
Step 1:OpenWhatsAppand long-press thepoll.
Then, tap on thepush pin icon.
Step 2:From the options, select thepin durationand tap onPin.
This will ensure the message stays pinned for the set duration.
Once it is no longer required, unpin the poll from the chat window in WhatsApp.
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