- Ever been doing something,
like recording a YouTube video where you can get disturbed
and you get a...
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Crikey, that's a bit hostile.
I guess I should have updated my WhatsApp status.
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No more hostile messages and no more,
"Hey, what are you up to?"
Because they can see exactly what you're up to.
So stick around and I'll show you
how you can easily create stunning visual status updates
that assured to delight your friends and family,
and subtly let them know
that you can't get back to their messages straight away.
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Hi, I'm Lou, an art director here at Canva.
You might be wondering,
what's a WhatsApp status post anyway?
Great question.
WhatsApp status posts have been a little under the radar,
but they're getting more and more popular.
They're very similar to Instagram and Facebook stories,
as in you get a feature that allows users
to share text photo, video, and gif updates
disappear after 24 hours.
To view one, just tap the Status tab.
It looks like this.
Tap the contact status you want to see.
You can even reply while viewing.
After watching this video,
everyone in your network will want to know
all of your design secrets.
When that happens, just send them here.
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When it comes to communicating with your friends,
an interesting image can say a thousand words.
But you can even create quotes, videos, slideshows,
funny memes, or inspirational messages.
And designing them in Canva will help your WhatsApp status
really pack a punch.
So if you're ready to create striking status updates,
let's jump in.
Open Canva, head to Templates,
and search for whatsapp status in the search bar.
Here, you'll find over 200,000 templates.
Yup, that's right, over 200,000,
to help you get inspired and update your WhatsApp status
in a flash.
Let's say you decide to jet off
on a long weekend trip to New York City
and you want to create a simple location-based status post.
Let's start with this template here.
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This is the perfect photo to share
when you first land in NYC.
I might add a couple of stickers
to convey the excitement of being in The Big Apple.
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Move graphics, lines, icons, shapes, and more
by simply dragging, resizing,
and dropping where you want them.
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You can even apply filters to your images
to create warm, monochrome, or antique effects.
And that's it, ready to share.
Perfect way to let people know
exactly what you're up to in a flash.
But what about when you hit that $1 pizza stand
and end up with a slice that's bigger than your face,
or you reach the top of the Empire State Building,
or you take your first ride in a classic yellow taxi?
There's so much worth sharing, right?
No problem.
You can continue to create and add new posts
to your WhatsApp status,
just like an Instagram story,
so people can follow your journey.
Upload your own photos here.
Simply drag and drop them into your design.
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Or choose from our library of over 1 million stock images.
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How awesome is that?
And even if you're so caught up
in the beauty of your surroundings
and forget to snap a photo, a stock library has you covered.
And even if you are not jetting off
on a summer holiday anytime soon,
there are so many innovative ways
to use the WhatsApp status feature.
If words inspire you, why not create a quote of the day
to inspire your friends and put a smile on their face?
Head back to the homepage
and find a quote-based template that catches your eye.
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Choose from hundreds of fonts
to suit and enhance your message.
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Or pick any color you like to appeal to your personal style.
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Head to the Elements tab and search for quotes.
In the Graphics section,
you'll find quotation marks, boxes, and bubbles
to add a professional edge to your words.
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And in the Photos tab,
you'll find a ton of ready-made quote images
to browse and add to your designs.
Perfect for those days where you're feeling all out of words
and need some inspo.
And if you're just not in the mood
and have a big project at work
that's consuming all of your attention,
a cheeky Do not disturb status post
will do the chalking for you.
Are you starting to see how handy
the WhatsApp status feature is?
If you have any questions or thoughts,
go ahead and drop them in the comment section below.
Now, let's get back to exploring
more of the many WhatsApp status possibilities with Canva.
Did I mention you can add video to your status?
Let's say it's New Year's Eve,
and you want to share a video of your night.
You maybe you found someone special
or seen an amazing fireworks display.
Start with a blank design.
You can head to your Upload section
to upload your own video footage
or head to the Elements tab again and start a new search.
Click the Videos tab
and you'll find hundreds of stock library video clips
to add to your design.
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All that's left to do is add a personal message,
and your WhatsApp status is really the post.
Just add some text here and here.
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Add a little animation on the text.
Just hover over each one and it will show you a preview.
I like this one.
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Click the Share button in the top-right corner
and scroll down to where it says Download.
Choose MP4 for video posts, JPG or PNG for everything else.
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No more having to text all your friends
as soon as the clock hits 12.
Pretty handy, right?
There, it's done.
And now I can get back to enjoying the night.
Now, if you really want to have some fun
with your WhatsApp status, you can turn it into a game.
Think Never Have I Ever, or Bingo,
or a Favorite Things List.
Simply type what you're looking for into the search bar.
I'm going to search for bingo.
Click to customize the template.
As always, you can change the fonts, colors,
and also the description in the card
so it's more personal to you.
Check off anything you want people to know.
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If you want more on Bingo, check out Alex's video.
She goes into a lot more detail.
Once you're finished customizing your game template,
you can share it as a template link with your contacts
so that everyone can join in the fun.
It's super easy.
Watch this.
Go to Share and click template link.
You can then share the link with others.
When they click on it,
a new unique document will open for them.
All they have to do is fill their details
and upload the file to their WhatsApp status,
and they'll be in the game too.
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Whether you use the Canva mobile app
or access our platform on your desktop,
designing and then exporting your status to WhatsApp
couldn't be easier.
Now, you can get back to being in the moment,
undisturbed and unharassed.
If you've got a question about anything we covered
in today's video, drop it in the comments below,
and we'll be sure to answer as soon as we can.
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Right, I'm off to Japan now,
so I'll send you a postcard,
or, actually, a WhatsApp status.
Sayonara.