How to delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone, you need to act quickly within seven minutes of sending the message. Tap and hold the message, then select "Delete" > "Delete for Everyone."
How to delete a message in WhatsApp for everyone - in detail?
Deleting a message in WhatsApp for everyone can be a useful feature when you need to remove a sent message from both your device and the recipient's device. Here’s a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where you want to delete the message. This can be an individual or group chat.
- Select the Message: Long-press on the message that you wish to delete. You will see several options appear at the top of your screen.
- Choose 'Delete': Tap on the 'Delete' option from the menu that appears.
- Confirm Deletion: You will be given two options: 'Delete for Me' and 'Delete for Everyone'. To delete the message for everyone, tap on 'Delete for Everyone'.
- Successful Deletion: If the deletion is successful, you will see a notification saying "You deleted this message" in place of the original message. The recipient(s) will also receive a notification stating that the message has been deleted.
Important Notes:
- Time Limit: You can only delete messages for everyone within 7 minutes after sending. After this time frame, the 'Delete for Everyone' option will not be available.
- Recipient Awareness: The recipients will know that a message has been deleted as they will see the "This message was deleted" notification in place of the original message.
- Not Guaranteed: WhatsApp cannot guarantee that the message will be successfully deleted for the recipient(s). Factors such as the recipient's connection and their version of WhatsApp can influence this.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your communication on WhatsApp and ensure that any unwanted or incorrect messages are removed from both your and the recipient’s devices.