A new feature that WhatsApp is developing for Android will allow users to pick and copy just a portion of a message, similar to what is available on iOS. Version 2.25.18.3, the most recent WhatsApp beta for Android, shows the creation of a new text selection function.
Key Features of WhatsApp’s Partial Text Copy Feature
Overview of Features
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that can greatly simplify the process of copying particular message segments in chats. The planned feature, which was seen in the most recent beta versions of the messaging app for iOS and Android, would allow users to highlight and extract specific words or phrases from within a message, doing away with the need to copy all of the content and then manually trim it later.
Versions of the Platform and Beta
WhatsApp Beta for iOS version 25.16.81 and WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.18.3 have been found to contain the partial text selection tool, a reliable WhatsApp feature tracker.
How It Works
When the functionality is released, users will be able to highlight a specific section of a message by dragging their finger across it. A pop-up menu will then appear with quick actions like copying and sharing.
WhatsApp’s current limitation
The inability to selectively copy a section of text within a single message is now present in WhatsApp, which can be especially annoying when sending lengthy messages or specific details. The goal of the new functionality is to close this usability gap and make messaging more efficient.
Timeline for Rollout
The partial copy feature is now only available to a select few iOS beta testers who have signed up through Apple’s TestFlight program; Android testers have not yet been able to access it through the Google Play Beta Program. In the upcoming weeks, more users will be able to access the feature, according to WABetaInfo.
