What Do the Icons in Snapchat Mean?
Snapchat icons are like a secret code! The solid red arrow means you sent a Snap without audio, while the solid purple arrow means you sent one with audio. If you see a blue arrow, that’s just a chat message. Open versions of these arrows tell you the Snap or chat was viewed. Grey means pending, either because the person hasn't added you back or you lost connection.
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Solid arrows mean sent, and hollow ones mean received. Colors indicate types: red for Snaps without audio, purple for Snaps with audio, and blue for chats. Grey means pending.
Red arrow? Sent Snap with no sound. Purple arrow? Sent Snap with sound. Blue arrow? Just a chat. Grey arrow is pending. Easy peasy.
I've been using Snapchat for years! Solid icons show sent messages, while hollow ones show received. Each color corresponds to a different type of message: red for Snaps without audio, purple for Snaps with audio, and blue for chats. Grey arrows mean your Snap is still in limbo.
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