How to delete a WhatsApp message for myself and the recipient - briefly?
To delete a WhatsApp message for both yourself and the recipient, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature within seven minutes of sending the message. Simply long-press on the message, select "Delete," and choose "Delete for Everyone." This will remove the message from both your and the recipient's chat history.
How to delete a WhatsApp message for myself and the recipient - in detail?
Deleting a WhatsApp message can be crucial when you need to correct an error or remove sensitive information. Here's a detailed guide on how to delete a message for both yourself and the recipient:
Deleting for Yourself
To delete a message only from your device, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Chat: Choose the conversation from which you want to delete a message.
- Long Press on Message: Tap and hold the message you wish to delete until it is highlighted.
- Delete Option: At the top of your screen, tap the trash can icon or select "Delete" from the menu that appears.
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm that you want to delete the message by tapping "Delete for me".
This action will remove the message from your device but it will remain visible on the recipient's device.
Deleting for Both You and the Recipient
WhatsApp allows you to delete messages for everyone within a specific time frame. Here’s how:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your smartphone.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Chat: Choose the conversation from which you want to delete a message.
- Long Press on Message: Tap and hold the message you wish to delete until it is highlighted.
- Delete Option: At the top of your screen, tap the trash can icon or select "Delete" from the menu that appears.
- Delete for Everyone: Instead of tapping "Delete for me", select "Delete for everyone".
Important Notes:
- Time Limit: You have 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending a message to delete it for everyone. After this time frame, the "Delete for Everyone" option will no longer be available.
- Recipient's Notification: The recipient will see a notification indicating that you deleted a message. They won’t be able to see the content of the deleted message.
- Successful Deletion: WhatsApp will notify you if the deletion was successful for both parties or only for yourself, depending on whether the message was sent before the time limit.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and remove unwanted messages from your WhatsApp conversations, ensuring that sensitive information is kept private.