How to delete a media message in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a media message in WhatsApp, open the chat containing the message, select the message by tapping and holding it, then tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete it.
How to delete a media message in WhatsApp - in detail?
To delete a media message in WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This could be an Android phone, iPhone, or even a computer where you have WhatsApp installed.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the media message (photo, video, document, etc.) that you want to delete is located. You can do this by tapping on the chat from your list of chats.
- Select the Media Message: Long press or tap and hold on the specific media message you wish to delete until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Delete Option: From the menu, select the 'Delete' option. This is usually represented by an icon with a trash bin or the word 'Delete'.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the message. Tap on 'Delete for Me' if you only want to remove it from your device, or 'Delete for Everyone' if you also want to remove it from the recipient's device (this option is available for up to 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending).
- Successful Deletion: Once confirmed, the media message will be permanently deleted from your chat history. If you chose 'Delete for Everyone', it will also be removed from the recipient's chat history.
It is important to note that while you can delete messages for yourself at any time, deleting them for everyone is only possible within a short window after sending. Also, if the message has been forwarded or quoted elsewhere in the chat, it may still appear in those contexts even after deletion.