How to delete a person's number from WhatsApp - briefly?
To remove a person's number from WhatsApp, you can either block the contact or delete the chat. Blocking will prevent them from sending messages to you, while deleting the chat will not stop future communication but will remove all message history between you and that contact.
How to delete a person's number from WhatsApp - in detail?
To delete a person's number from WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure you are logged into your account.
- Navigate to Contacts: On the main screen of WhatsApp, tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top-right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select "Contacts." This will take you to a list of all contacts saved in your WhatsApp account.
- Find the Contact: Scroll through the list of contacts until you find the person whose number you wish to delete. You can also use the search function at the top of the screen to quickly locate the contact by typing their name or phone number.
- Select the Contact: Tap on the contact's name to open their profile within WhatsApp.
- Delete Contact: Once you are in the contact's profile, tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top-right corner of the screen again. From the dropdown menu, select "Delete contact." This action will remove the person's number from your WhatsApp contacts list.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear, asking you to confirm that you want to delete the contact. Tap on "OK" or "Delete" to finalize the process.
- Clear Chat History (Optional): If you also want to delete the chat history with this person, go back to your main WhatsApp screen and find the conversation with the deleted contact. Open the chat, tap on the three dots (⋮), select "More," and then choose "Delete chat." Confirm the deletion by tapping on "Delete" in the confirmation dialog.
By following these steps, you will successfully remove a person's number from your WhatsApp contacts list.