There are blue ticks in the photo.

Do you want to get rid of the ticks?If you use an Apple device, disabling them is easy.You won't have to worry about other people seeing your messages when you follow these steps.It is possible to take the time to craft thoughtful replies and start messaging again.

Step 1: You can open the messaging service.

The green app has a white phone and chat bubble icon.Before you can continue on, you need to set up your account.

Step 2: Go to settings.

It can be found in the bottom-right corner of the screen.The back button is located in the top- left corner of the screen.

Step 3: There is an account that you can tap.

It is at the top of the page.

Step 4: Privacy can be accessed by tapping.

There is an option at the top of the account page.

Step 5: Take the receipts to the "Off" position.

The green switch is at the bottom of the screen, and sliding it left will prevent the blue "Message Seen" ticks from appearing in your chats.There is only one thing to it.Read receipts are disabled if the switch is white.

Step 6: You can open the app.

The green app has a white phone and chat bubble icon.You'll need to set upWhatsApp if you're opening it for the first time.

Step 7: It's possible to tap.

There is a button in the top-right corner of the screen.The back button is located in the top- left corner of the screen.

Step 8: To change settings, tap on it.

It is at the bottom of the menu.

Step 9: You can tap account.

It is at the top of the page.

Step 10: Privacy can be accessed by tapping it.

There is an option at the top of the account page.

Step 11: The check box is to the right of the receipts.

There is an option near the bottom of the page.If you un-check the box, you will be able to prevent the blue "Message Seen" ticks from appearing in your chats.You should be able to go now.