This article tells you how to quote a WhatsApp message in a conversation. Unfortunately, it is only possible to cite messages extracted from the same original conversation: you cannot cite one from another.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: On the iPhone
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 1 Quote on WhatsApp Step 1](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-1-j.webp)
Step 1. Open WhatsApp
The application icon is green with a white handset inside.
If you haven't installed WhatsApp yet, do so before continuing
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 2 Quote on WhatsApp Step 2](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-2-j.webp)
Step 2. Tap the Chat tab, located at the bottom of the screen
If WhatsApp opens a conversation, tap on the "Back" button at the top left to see the chat page
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 3 Quote on WhatsApp Step 3](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-3-j.webp)
Step 3. Tap a conversation in which a user has posted a comment you want to quote
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 4 Quote on WhatsApp Step 4](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-4-j.webp)
Step 4. Tap and hold the message you want to quote
At this point, a series of options will appear above it.
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 5 Quote on WhatsApp Step 5](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-5-j.webp)
Step 5. Tap Reply
A text field will open in which you can type your answer.
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 6 Quote on WhatsApp Step 6](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-6-j.webp)
Step 6. Type your answer
Once finished, you can tap the "Send" arrow, located to the right of the text field, to send both the quote and the reply to the recipient.
Method 2 of 2: On Android
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 7 Quote on WhatsApp Step 7](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-7-j.webp)
Step 1. Open WhatsApp
The application icon is green with a white handset inside.
If you haven't installed WhatsApp yet, do so before continuing
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 8 Quote on WhatsApp Step 8](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-8-j.webp)
Step 2. Tap the Chat tab, located at the top of the screen
If WhatsApp opens a conversation, tap the "Back" button at the top left to see the chat page
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 9 Quote on WhatsApp Step 9](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-9-j.webp)
Step 3. Tap a conversation in which a user has posted a comment you want to quote
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 10 Quote on WhatsApp Step 10](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-10-j.webp)
Step 4. Tap and hold the message you want to quote
At this point, a series of options will appear at the top of the screen.
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 11 Quote on WhatsApp Step 11](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-11-j.webp)
Step 5. Tap the arrow pointing down
It is located at the top of the screen and allows you to reply.
![Quote on WhatsApp Step 12 Quote on WhatsApp Step 12](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/003/image-7404-12-j.webp)
Step 6. Type your answer
Once done, tap the "Send" arrow, located to the right of the text field, to send both the quote and your reply to the recipient.