How to delete a message in WhatsApp Web - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp Web, click on the message you want to remove and select "Delete for Me" or "Delete for Everyone" from the dropdown menu.
How to delete a message in WhatsApp Web - in detail?
Deleting a message on WhatsApp Web can be done with ease, provided you follow the correct steps. Here's a detailed guide to help you through the process:
- Open WhatsApp Web: Start by opening your web browser and navigating to web.whatsapp.com. Make sure you are logged in with your account. If not, scan the QR code provided using your mobile device.
- Select the Chat: Locate the chat from which you want to delete a message. You can do this by clicking on the contact or group name in the left-hand sidebar.
- Find the Message: Scroll through the conversation until you find the specific message you wish to delete.
- Delete the Message: Hover your mouse cursor over the message you want to delete. You will see three vertical dots (⋮) appear next to the message. Click on these dots to open a dropdown menu.
- Confirm Deletion: In the dropdown menu, select "Delete" from the options listed. A confirmation dialog will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the message. Click "Delete for me" if you only want to remove the message from your side of the conversation. If you want to delete the message for everyone in the chat (note that this option is available only within a certain time frame after sending the message), select "Delete for everyone".
- Verify Deletion: After confirming, the message will be removed from your view. To ensure it has been deleted, refresh the page or navigate away and come back to check if the message still appears.
Remember that while you can delete messages for yourself at any time, deleting a message for everyone is only possible within seven minutes of sending the message. After this time frame, the "Delete for everyone" option will not be available.
By following these steps, you should be able to efficiently manage and clean up your WhatsApp Web conversations.