How to delete a message in WhatsApp so that it is not visible - briefly?
To make a message invisible in WhatsApp, you can use the "Delete for everyone" feature. This allows you to remove the message from both your and the recipient's chat history within seven minutes of sending it.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp so that it is not visible - in detail?
To delete a message in WhatsApp so that it is not visible, you have two main options: deleting for yourself and deleting for everyone. Here’s how to do both:
Deleting Messages for Yourself
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of your screen to access your chat list.
- Select a Chat: Choose the conversation that contains the message you want to delete.
- Long Press on Message: Find the specific message and press and hold it until it is highlighted.
- Delete Option: Tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top of your screen. This will delete the message only from your device.
Deleting Messages for Everyone
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of your screen to access your chat list.
- Select a Chat: Choose the conversation that contains the message you want to delete.
- Long Press on Message: Find the specific message and press and hold it until it is highlighted.
- Delete Option: Tap on the trash can icon that appears at the top of your screen.
- Confirm Deletion: A prompt will appear asking if you want to delete the message for everyone or just for yourself. Select "Delete for Everyone."
Important Considerations
- Time Limit: You have up to 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds to delete a message for everyone after sending it. After this time frame, you can only delete the message from your own device.
- Read Receipts: The recipient will see a notification indicating that a message was deleted. They won’t be able to view its content.
- Notifications: If the recipient has notifications enabled, they may still see a preview of the message in their notifications before it gets deleted.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your messages and ensure that sensitive or incorrect information is not visible to others.