How to delete a message in WhatsApp now - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp, select the message you want to remove and then tap on "Delete for me" or "Delete for everyone." The first option will only delete the message from your device, while the second option will attempt to delete it from all recipients' devices as well.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp now - in detail?
Deleting a message in WhatsApp can be done in a few simple steps, whether you want to remove the message from your device only or delete it for everyone in the conversation. Here’s how you can do it:
Deleting for Everyone:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Go to the Chat: Navigate to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Select the Message: Long press on the message until it gets selected. You can also tap on the message once and then select more messages if needed by tapping on them.
- Delete for Everyone: Once the message(s) are selected, tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top of your screen. A pop-up will ask if you want to "Delete for Everyone" or "Delete for Me". Choose "Delete for Everyone".
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm that you want to delete the message(s). Keep in mind that this option is only available for a short period after sending the message, typically within 7 minutes. After this time frame, you can only delete the message for yourself.
Deleting for You:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Go to the Chat: Navigate to the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Select the Message: Long press on the message until it gets selected. You can also tap on the message once and then select more messages if needed by tapping on them.
- Delete for Me: Once the message(s) are selected, tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top of your screen. A pop-up will ask if you want to "Delete for Everyone" or "Delete for Me". Choose "Delete for Me".
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm that you want to delete the message(s). This option is always available regardless of how long ago the message was sent.
Important Notes:
- The "Delete for Everyone" feature only works if both you and the recipient are using the latest version of WhatsApp.
- If the recipients have not received the message yet or if the deletion was not successful, you will see a notification stating that the message was not deleted.
- Deleting messages will not remove them from backups, so consider this aspect when deciding to delete sensitive information.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete unwanted messages in WhatsApp, ensuring your conversations remain clean and organized.