How do I delete messages in WhatsApp on my computer - briefly?
To delete messages in WhatsApp on your computer, simply select the message or conversation you want to delete, then click on the trash can icon at the top of the screen. This action will permanently remove the selected messages from your chat history.
How do I delete messages in WhatsApp on my computer - in detail?
To delete messages in WhatsApp on your computer, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp Web or Desktop: First, you need to have WhatsApp Web or the WhatsApp desktop application open on your computer. If you haven't already, go to web.whatsapp.com and scan the QR code with your phone to log in. For the desktop app, download it from the official website and follow the installation instructions.
- Navigate to the Chat: Find the chat or conversation where the message(s) you want to delete are located. You can do this by clicking on the contact's name in the left-hand sidebar.
- Select the Message(s): Click and drag your cursor over the text of the message(s) you wish to delete. Alternatively, you can click on a single message to select it. If you want to delete multiple messages that are not consecutive, hold down the Ctrl (Windows/Linux) or Command (Mac) key while clicking on each message.
- Delete the Message(s): Once your desired message(s) are selected, press the Delete key on your keyboard, or right-click and choose "Delete" from the context menu. For the desktop app, you can also click the three dots (vertical ellipsis) icon at the top of the chat window and select "Delete messages..." from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you're sure you want to delete the message(s). Click on "Delete for me" if you only want to remove the message(s) from your device. If you want to delete the message(s) for everyone in the chat, click on "Delete for everyone". Keep in mind that this option is only available for a short period after sending the message, and it will permanently remove the message(s) from both your device and the recipient's device.
- Verify Deletion: After confirming the deletion, you can verify that the message(s) have been removed by checking the chat history. The deleted message(s) should no longer be visible in the conversation.