Snapchat is one of the most influential and popular social networks today. Snapchat is particularly popular among younger and more tech-savvy users. Snapchat allows users to send short videos and photos to their friends, or create Stories that last for twenty-four hours. Snapchat is known for its difficulty in use, despite its popularity. There are many UI choices and other elements that can make it difficult to understand what you are doing on a particular page.
It can be confusing for new users to understand. This is true regardless of whether they have added them to Snapchat or read their messages. Snapchat is a simpler social media platform to use once you understand the meaning of each symbol. This article will explain what Snapchat’s different symbols, such as arrows and boxes, mean.
What do Snapchat’s Different Colored Boxes Signify?
Snapchat uses two main message symbols: Arrows and boxes. The boxes represent the messages and snaps you have received. This section will cover the boxes.
- If you have never had sex with another person, the gray box symbol will appear. This symbol can also be used to indicate that someone has blocked you, or they haven’t accepted your friend request. Gray is an indication that action remains pending.
- If the red box is full, your Snap with no audio has been sent to the recipient. An empty red box indicates that your Snap has been viewed and was not sent with audio.
- If the purple box is full, it means that your Snap with audio has been sent to the recipient. Unfilled purple boxes mean that your Snap with audio has been viewed and was sent to the recipient.
- If your blue box is full, it means that your Snap with no audio has been sent to the recipient. A blue unfilled box indicates that your chat has been viewed.
The icon fills with color when you receive a message. The message will disappear when you view it.
What do Snapchat’s Different Colored Arrows Signify?
The Arrow icon on Snapchat represents Snaps that you have sent. Let’s take a look at the different Arrow icons.
- A filled red arrow means that you have sent a Snap with no audio. Your Snap has been opened by the hollow red arrow.
- A filled purple arrow indicates that you have sent a Snap with audio. Your Snap with audio is now open if the purple arrow is hollow.
- A chat is initiated when the blue arrow is filled. The hollow blue arrow indicates that your chat has been opened.
- A gray-filled arrow indicates that the friend request has not been accepted by the recipient.
The Arrow icon displays the Snaps and messages you have sent to other users. The type of message you are sending will affect the color and fill.
What about the other symbols?
Other icons can be used to signify other chat or Snap view statuses.
- The red circle arrow indicates that your audio-less Snap was replayed.
- A purple circle arrow indicates that your Snap with audio was replayed.
- A double-red arrow with three lines indicates that someone took a picture of your audios Snap.
- Double purple arrows of the same design signify that someone took a Snap with audio.
- A double blue arrow indicates that someone has taken a screenshot of your chat.
There are many icons. However, the system is simple enough that you won’t have to learn them all. You can start by remembering that the red icons represent Snaps without audio and purple Snaps with audio. From there, you can continue to build your knowledge. You’ll soon master this simple system.
Additional FAQs
You can find more information about Snapchat in the section below.
Why are my Snaps not sending?
Your snaps may be stuck in pending because the recipient has removed your account or blocked it. If a snap doesn’t send and nothing appears, it could be your internet connection. If your internet connection isn’t strong enough, this can happen. If possible, switch between wifi and mobile data. If your snaps don’t seem to be working, close the app and restart it.
What is Snapchat’s, gold heart?
One of the most frequently asked questions about Snapchat symbols is “The gold heart that appears next to a friend’s Snapchat name” What does this mean? It simply means that you have sent more Snaps than any other person and that they have done so to you. This is Snapchat’s Best Friend icon, which signifies that you are more active with this person than any of your friends.
A red heart is for best friends over two weeks, and a pink heart is for people you’ve been friends with for more than two months. It is the Snapchat BFF icon.
Wrapping up
Although Snapchat’s unique interface can make it difficult to use, it is a great way to stay in touch with your friends. This article should help clarify some of the more obscure symbols and aspects of Snapchat. Are you unsure what the various symbols on Snapchat signify? Leave us a comment below!
