WhatsApp: Here's How to Send a Document in a Chat

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Did you know that WhatsApp allows you to send documents (like text files and PDFs) to other users in a chat? Our guide will show you how this works.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the WhatsApp application on iOS. Also note, this process is slightly different on iOS and Android.

Step 1: Tap the chat you wish to send a document in.

Step 2: On iOS, tap the “+” in the bottom-left corner of the screen. On Android, tap the paper clip icon at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Tap “Document.”

Step 4: On iOS, you’ll be shown a list of your recent documents.

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