How to delete a message in WhatsApp for both parties - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for both parties, you must first enable the "Delete for everyone" feature on your device. Then, select the message you wish to delete and tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp for both parties - in detail?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for both parties, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This can be done by tapping on the WhatsApp icon from your home screen or app drawer.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where you want to delete the message. You can do this by selecting the chat from your list of conversations or by searching for the contact in the search bar at the top of the screen.
- Locate the Message: Scroll through the conversation until you find the message you wish to delete. WhatsApp allows you to delete messages within a specific time frame, so ensure that the message is still eligible for deletion (within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending).
- Select the Message: Tap and hold on the message you want to delete until it becomes highlighted. You will see options appear at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Everyone: Once the message is selected, tap on the "Delete" icon (a trash can or a bin) that appears in the top menu bar. A pop-up window will ask if you want to delete the message. Choose the option "Delete for everyone." This will ensure that the message is removed from both your device and the recipient's device.
- Confirm Deletion: After selecting "Delete for everyone," confirm the action by tapping "OK" in the confirmation dialog box that appears. The message should now be deleted from both devices.
Important Notes:
- The "Delete for Everyone" feature only works within the specified time frame (1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending). After this time, you will only see the option to delete the message for your own device.
- Deleting a message for everyone does not guarantee that the recipient has not already seen or read it. The message will still appear in their notifications until they open WhatsApp.
- If the "Delete for Everyone" option is grayed out, it means that the message cannot be deleted from both devices. This could be due to various reasons such as an expired time limit, network issues, or the recipient having an older version of WhatsApp.
- Deleting a message does not leave any trace on either device. The message will be replaced with a note saying "This message was deleted."
By following these steps, you can effectively delete messages in WhatsApp for both parties, ensuring that sensitive or incorrect information is removed from the conversation history.