How to delete a link in WhatsApp for everyone - briefly?
To delete a sent link in WhatsApp for all recipients, simply long press on the message and select "Delete for Everyone." This action will remove the link from the chat history of both you and the recipient(s).
How to delete a link in WhatsApp for everyone - in detail?
To delete a link in WhatsApp so that it is removed from the chat history for all participants, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone or tablet.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the specific chat where the link you want to delete is located. You can do this by tapping on the chat in your list of conversations.
- Locate the Message with the Link: Scroll through the messages until you find the one that contains the link you wish to delete.
- Select the Message: Long-press on the message containing the link. This will select it and bring up additional options at the top of your screen.
- Delete for Everyone: Once the message is selected, look for an option labeled "Delete for everyone" (this option may also be referred to as "Delete for me/you"). Tap on this option.
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will ask you to confirm that you want to delete the message. Confirm your action by tapping "Delete."
- Check Message Status: After deleting, you can check the status of the message in the chat. It should now display "This message was deleted" for all participants in the chat.
Important Notes:
- The "Delete for everyone" option is only available within a specific timeframe after sending the message. If this time has passed, you will only see the "Delete for me" option, which will remove the message from your device but not from the devices of other participants in the chat.
- Deleting a message does not leave any trace of its contents on recipient devices. However, recipients may still have seen the content before it was deleted.
- If you encounter issues with deleting a message, ensure that both your and the recipient's devices are connected to the internet and that the WhatsApp application is up to date.
By following these steps, you can effectively delete a link in WhatsApp for everyone involved in the conversation.