How to delete a message in WhatsApp both for yourself and for the interlocutor - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for yourself only, you can use the "Delete for Me" option. However, to delete a message for both yourself and your recipient, ensure that you select the "Delete for Everyone" feature within seven minutes of sending the message.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp both for yourself and for the interlocutor - in detail?
To delete a message in WhatsApp, you have two options: deleting it for yourself or deleting it for everyone in the chat. Here’s how to do both:
Deleting a Message for Yourself
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the message is located.
- Long-press on the message you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Tap on "Delete" in the menu that pops up. This will remove the message from your view, but it will still be visible to the recipient(s).
- You’ll see an option to "Delete for Everyone". If you don't see this option, it means the message can only be deleted for yourself.
Deleting a Message for Everyone in the Chat
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where the message is located.
- Long-press on the message you want to delete until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
- Tap on "Delete" in the menu that pops up. This will give you two options: "Delete for Me" and "Delete for Everyone".
- Select "Delete for Everyone". This option allows you to remove the message from everyone's chat history, not just your own.
- A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you’re sure you want to delete the message. Tap "Delete" again to confirm.
Important Considerations
- Time Limit: You have 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds from when you send a message to delete it for everyone. After this timeframe, you can only delete messages for yourself.
- Recipients' Devices: The recipient must have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on their device to successfully receive the deletion. If they don’t, the message will remain in their chat history.
- Group Chats: Deleting a message in a group chat will remove it for all participants, not just specific individuals.
By following these steps, you can manage your WhatsApp messages effectively and ensure that any unwanted or incorrect messages are removed from the conversation.