How to delete a message in WhatsApp for yourself and everyone else - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for yourself only, you can select the message and choose "Delete for me." However, to delete a message for everyone in the chat, including yourself, you must select the message and tap "Delete for everyone" within seven minutes of sending it.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp for yourself and everyone else - in detail?
To delete a message in WhatsApp, you have two primary options: deleting it for yourself or deleting it for everyone in the chat. Here’s how to do both in detail:
Deleting a Message for Yourself
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where you sent the message you want to delete.
- Long Press on the Message: Find the message and hold your finger on it until a menu pops up at the top of the screen.
- Select "Delete for Me": From the options provided, tap on "Delete for Me". This will remove the message from your view but keep it visible to others in the chat.
Deleting a Message for Everyone
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where you sent the message you want to delete.
- Long Press on the Message: Find the message and hold your finger on it until a menu pops up at the top of the screen.
- Select "Delete for Everyone": From the options provided, tap on "Delete for Everyone". This will remove the message from everyone's view in the chat.
Important Considerations
- Time Limit: You can only delete messages for everyone within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending. After this time frame, you’ll only be able to delete the message for yourself.
- Notification: Recipients will see a "This message was deleted" notification in place of the original message.
- Group Chats: In group chats, only the sender can delete messages for everyone. Other participants can only delete messages for themselves.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp conversations and ensure that sensitive or incorrect information is promptly removed.