How do I delete a message in a WhatsApp group - briefly?
To delete a message in a WhatsApp group, long press on the message you want to remove and select "Delete for Everyone" from the menu that appears at the top of the screen. This feature is only available within one hour of sending the message.
How do I delete a message in a WhatsApp group - in detail?
To delete a message in a WhatsApp group, follow these detailed steps:
- Open the Group Chat: Launch WhatsApp on your device and navigate to the group chat where you want to delete the message.
- Select the Message: Tap and hold on the message you wish to delete until it gets highlighted. This action will bring up a menu with several options at the top of your screen.
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Delete for Me or Everyone: Depending on whether you want to delete the message only from your device or from everyone's chat, choose one of the following options:
- Delete for Me: Tap on "Delete" in the menu that appears. This action will remove the message from your device but it will still be visible to other members of the group.
- Delete for Everyone: If you want to delete the message for everyone in the chat, tap on "Delete for Everyone". Note that this option is available only within 1 hour 8 minutes and 16 seconds after sending the message. After this time frame, you will only see the "Delete" option (for your device).
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the message. Tap on "Delete for Everyone" or "Delete for Me" to confirm your action.
- Verify Deletion: After deleting, you will see a notice in place of the deleted message indicating that it was removed. Other group members will also see this notice if you chose to delete the message for everyone.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and clean up your WhatsApp group chats by removing unwanted or incorrect messages.