How to delete a link in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a link in WhatsApp, simply long press on the message containing the link and select "Delete" from the options that appear at the top of your screen.
How to delete a link in WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting a shared link in WhatsApp can be necessary for various reasons, such as removing outdated information or preventing others from accessing specific content. While WhatsApp does not provide a direct "delete" option for sent messages, including links, there are workarounds to achieve this goal. Here’s how you can do it:
For Individual Chats:
- Open the Chat: Launch WhatsApp and navigate to the chat where the link was shared.
- Locate the Link: Scroll through the conversation to find the message containing the link.
- Delete for Me: Long-press on the message until a menu appears at the top of the screen. Select "Delete for Me". This action removes the message from your device but leaves it visible on the recipient's device.
- Request Deletion from Recipient: While there is no direct way to force deletion on the recipient’s end, you can politely ask them to delete the message. To do this, send a follow-up message explaining your request.
For Group Chats:
- Open the Group Chat: Go to the WhatsApp group where the link was shared.
- Locate the Link: Find the message with the link you want to delete.
- Delete for Me: Long-press on the message and select "Delete for Me". This removes the message from your view but not from other members' devices.
- Admin Privilege: If you are an admin, you have the option to delete messages for everyone in the group. Tap and hold the message, then choose "Delete" > "Delete for Everyone". Note that this feature is only available for a short period after sending the message (within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds).
Important Considerations:
- Timing: The option to delete messages for everyone expires quickly. Act promptly if you need to remove a link from a group chat for all members.
- Notifications: Deleting a message does not remove it from notifications that have already been delivered.
- Backup: Deleted messages are not recoverable, and deletion will be visible to other participants in the chat.
By following these steps, you can manage and control the content shared within your WhatsApp conversations effectively.