How can I delete a message for myself and everyone else in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a message for yourself and everyone else in WhatsApp, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This allows you to remove the message from both your chat and the recipient's chat within one hour of sending it.
How can I delete a message for myself and everyone else in WhatsApp - in detail?
To delete a message from yourself and everyone else on WhatsApp, you can utilize the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This option allows you to remove messages within seven minutes of sending them. Here's how you can do it:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Find the Message: Scroll through the conversation to locate the specific message you intend to delete.
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Delete for Everyone:
- iOS Devices: Tap and hold on the message until a menu appears. Select "Delete" from the options. Then, tap on "Delete for Everyone."
- Android Devices: Tap and hold on the message until it is selected (you will see a checkmark). Tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top of the screen. Choose "Delete for Everyone."
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you want to delete the message. Tap "Delete" to confirm your action.
- Check Message Status: After deleting, the message status will change to "This message was deleted" for all participants in the chat. This indicates that the message has been successfully removed from everyone's view.