How to completely delete a message from WhatsApp - briefly?
To completely delete a message from WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open the chat containing the message you want to delete.
- Press and hold the message until the options menu appears, then select 'Delete' > 'Delete for Everyone'.
How to completely delete a message from WhatsApp - in detail?
To completely delete a message from WhatsApp, you need to follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure that you have an active internet connection as this process requires accessing WhatsApp's servers.
- Navigate to the chat where the message you want to delete is located. You can do this by tapping on the chat from the main Chats screen or by searching for the contact in the search bar at the top of the screen.
- Long-press on the message you wish to delete. This will select the message and bring up options at the top of your screen. If you are using an iPhone, you may need to swipe left on the message instead.
- Tap on the 'Delete' icon that appears in the top menu bar. This is usually represented by a trash can or bin icon. On some devices, you might also see options like 'Delete for me' and 'Delete for everyone'.
- Choose 'Delete for everyone'. This option allows you to delete the message from both your device and the recipient's device. Keep in mind that this feature is only available within a short time frame after sending the message, typically within 7 minutes. After this period, you will only see the 'Delete for me' option, which deletes the message only from your device.
- Confirm the deletion if prompted. WhatsApp may ask you to confirm that you want to delete the message. Tap 'Delete' again to proceed.
- Check the chat to ensure the message has been deleted. The text of the message will be replaced with a note saying "This message was deleted" for both you and the recipient, indicating that the deletion process was successful.