How to clear a chat in WhatsApp for all participants - briefly?
To clear a chat in WhatsApp for all participants, you can delete the conversation from your device and then select "Delete for everyone" when prompted. This action will remove the chat history for everyone involved in the conversation.
How to clear a chat in WhatsApp for all participants - in detail?
To clear a chat in WhatsApp for all participants, follow these detailed steps:
- Open the Chat: Launch WhatsApp and navigate to the group or individual chat you want to clear.
- Access Group Info (for groups): If it's a group chat, tap on the group name at the top of the screen. This will open the "Group Info" page.
- Select Participants: Scroll down and tap on "Participants." You will see a list of all participants in the group.
- Remove All Participants: Tap on each participant's name one by one, then select "Remove [Name] from Group." Confirm the action when prompted. Repeat this process for every participant until you are the only one left in the group.
- Delete Old Messages (optional): While still in the group, tap on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen and select "More." Then, choose "Clear Chat" to delete all messages. Note that this action will only remove messages from your device; others will still see them.
- Exit the Group: Tap on the group name again, scroll down, and select "Exit Group." Confirm when prompted. This will remove you from the group, effectively clearing the chat for all participants.
- Create a New Group (optional): If desired, you can create a new group by tapping on the three dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen, selecting "New Group," and adding the same participants.
By following these steps, you will have successfully cleared the chat in WhatsApp for all participants.