How to delete a complaint in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a complaint or message on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open the chat containing the message you want to delete.
- Tap and hold the message, then select 'Delete' from the menu that appears.
How to delete a complaint in WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting a complaint on WhatsApp is a straightforward process that can be achieved through several methods, depending on the nature of the complaint and whether it was sent by you or received from someone else. Here’s a detailed guide on how to handle this situation:
For Complaints You Have Sent:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the ‘Chats’ section where you can see all your conversations.
- Select Conversation: Find and tap on the chat where you sent the complaint. This could be a group chat or an individual conversation.
- Locate the Message: Scroll through the messages to find the specific complaint you wish to delete.
- Long Press on the Message: Hold your finger down on the message until options appear at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Me/Delete for Everyone:
- If you select ‘Delete for Me’, the message will be removed from your phone only, and it will still be visible to the recipient(s).
- If you choose ‘Delete for Everyone’, the message will be deleted from both your device and the devices of all recipients. Note that this option is available only within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending the message.
- Confirm Deletion: A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm the deletion. Tap ‘Delete’ to complete the process.
For Complaints You Have Received:
Deleting a received complaint involves similar steps, but with a slight variation since you cannot delete messages sent by others from their devices:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the ‘Chats’ section where you can see all your conversations.
- Select Conversation: Find and tap on the chat where you received the complaint.
- Locate the Message: Scroll through the messages to find the specific complaint you wish to delete.
- Long Press on the Message: Hold your finger down on the message until options appear at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Me: Tap ‘Delete for Me’. This action will remove the message from your phone only, and it will still be visible to the sender and other recipients if it’s a group chat.
- Confirm Deletion: A pop-up window may appear asking you to confirm the deletion. Tap ‘Delete’ to complete the process.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit for ‘Delete for Everyone’: Remember that the ‘Delete for Everyone’ option is available only within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending the message.
- Backup and Recovery: Deleted messages can sometimes be recovered from backups if not permanently deleted or overwritten by new data.
- Legal Implications: Be aware that deleting messages, especially in a legal or formal complaint context, might have implications depending on your local laws and regulations.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete complaints within WhatsApp, ensuring your communication remains clean and focused.