How to delete a previously sent message in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a previously sent message in WhatsApp, open the chat containing the message you want to delete. Tap and hold on the message until the options menu appears, then select "Delete" from the list of options.
How to delete a previously sent message in WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting a previously sent message on WhatsApp can be crucial for maintaining privacy or correcting mistakes. Here’s a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
First, it's important to note that there are two types of deletion available: "Delete for Me" and "Delete for Everyone." The first option removes the message only from your device, while the second option deletes the message from both your device and the recipient’s device.
Steps to Delete a Message for Yourself:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Chat: Choose the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Long Press on Message: Find the message you wish to delete and press down on it until a menu appears.
- Delete for Me: In the menu that pops up, tap on "Delete" (or the trash can icon). This action will remove the message from your device only.
Steps to Delete a Message for Everyone:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the application on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Chats: Tap on the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Chat: Choose the chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Long Press on Message: Find the message you wish to delete and press down on it until a menu appears.
- Delete for Everyone: In the menu that pops up, tap on "Delete for Everyone." This option is available only if the message was sent less than 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds ago. After this time frame, you will only see the "Delete for Me" option.
Additional Notes:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature has a strict time limit of 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds from the moment the message was sent. If this window has passed, you will not be able to delete the message for everyone.
- Recipient Awareness: Recipients may still see the content of the deleted message if they have notifications enabled or use an unofficial version of WhatsApp.
- Quoted Messages: If a message is quoted (replied to), deleting it will not remove the quoted text from the reply but will delete the original message.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your communication on WhatsApp and ensure that any sensitive or incorrect messages are promptly removed from the conversation.