WhatsApp provides an option to launch a poll in a chat group. It only takes a few steps to publish your own WhatsApp poll.
An instant messaging application, WhatsApp is primarily used to send and receive written messages. However, its functionalities are much more extensive: you can send an ephemeral photo, change the wallpaper or hide the mention “seen” from your contacts to benefit from a little more confidentiality. There are still other WhatsApp tricks to discover to enjoy the software more.
Among the tools that WhatsApp provides to its community to enrich conversations is the poll. It allows you to consult the members of a discussion on any theme, by asking a question and writing at least two possible answers. The person proposing the poll will also have to determine the voting conditions (voters can only choose one answer or several).
How to create a poll on a WhatsApp group?
The creation of a poll on WhatsApp is mainly interesting in group discussions, where several opinions can be expressed. That being said, be aware that it is quite possible to launch a survey in a conversation with two or in an exchange with oneself (but we must say that we do not see the point of self-probing).
- Open the chat of your choice on WhatsApp;
- Tap the paper clip icon;
- Select “Survey” in the newly opened box;
- Write your question and your answers;
- Determine whether or not you allow multiple responses;
- Press the publish button (white arrow on green background);
- That’s all !
WhatsApp adds a third response option when you complete the second option. If you don’t want this third choice, just leave it blank: the application won’t take it into account (same for the other combinations). You can also reorganize the order of the answers with the button symbolized by horizontal parallel bars.
How do I respond to a vote on WhatsApp?
Once the poll is shared in the conversation, people in it can vote by clicking on the answer(s) (depending on the initial poll setup). The counter and gauges will update as votes are cast — it is possible to change your own answer. An option allows you to see the votes in detail.
How do I pin a poll on WhatsApp?
According to our observations, it is impossible today to pin a poll in a discussion on WhatsApp. What it is possible to do, on the other hand, is to bookmark it with the little star in the contextual menu, to republish it in the conversation (if ever it is drowned by other messages sent in the meantime), delete it or add a reaction emoji. It is unknown if WhatsApp will include this feature one day.
Why don’t I have the poll option on WhatsApp?
If you don’t have the option despite the description in this tutorial, it may be that you haven’t updated the application for a while. Make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp on Android or iOS. In principle, there is no reason why you cannot take advantage of it: the option was announced in November 2022.
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