How can I delete an audio recording for everyone in a WhatsApp chat - briefly?
To delete an audio recording for everyone in a WhatsApp chat, open the chat, select the audio message you wish to delete, and then tap on "Delete" followed by "Delete for everyone." This action will remove the audio from all participants' chats.
How can I delete an audio recording for everyone in a WhatsApp chat - in detail?
To delete an audio recording for everyone in a WhatsApp chat, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the specific chat where you sent the audio message you want to delete.
- Select the Audio Message: Long-press on the audio message until a menu appears at the top of your screen. This action will highlight the selected message.
- Delete for Everyone Option: In the menu that appears, tap on the 'Delete' icon (represented by a trash can or a bin). A confirmation dialog will appear with two options: 'Delete for Me' and 'Delete for Everyone'.
- Confirm Deletion: Tap on 'Delete for Everyone'. This action will delete the audio message from your device as well as from the devices of all participants in the chat. Please note that this option is only available within a short time frame after sending the message, typically up to an hour. After this period, you can only delete the message for yourself.
- Successful Deletion: Once the message has been successfully deleted, you will see a notification in the chat stating "You deleted this message". Other participants in the chat will also see a similar notification indicating that the message was deleted by you.
It's important to remember that while WhatsApp allows you to delete messages for everyone, there is still a chance that recipients may have seen or saved the content before it was deleted. Always be cautious about what you send in chats, especially if the information is sensitive or confidential.