How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp both for yourself and for the interlocutor?

How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp both for yourself and for the interlocutor - briefly?

To delete a conversation on WhatsApp for yourself, open the chat, tap on the three dots at the top right corner, select "Delete chat," and choose whether to delete it from your device only or from both your device and the interlocutor's. To delete for the interlocutor as well, ensure that the option "Also delete this chat for [contact name]" is checked before confirming.

How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp both for yourself and for the interlocutor - in detail?

Deleting correspondence in WhatsApp can be done either individually or for all participants in a conversation. Here’s how you can achieve this on different platforms:

For Android Users:

1. Deleting Messages Individually:

   • Open the chat where the message is located.
   • Long-press on the specific message you want to delete until it is highlighted.
   • Tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen.
   • Confirm by selecting "Delete for me" or "Delete for everyone" depending on your preference. Note that "Delete for everyone" will only work if both parties are using the latest version of WhatsApp and have not read the message yet.

2. Deleting Entire Conversation:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to delete.
   • Tap on the three dots (menu) at the top right corner of the screen.
   • Select "More" from the dropdown menu.
   • Choose "Delete Chat". You can select whether to delete the chat for yourself or for everyone in the group, if it’s a group chat.

For iOS Users:

1. Deleting Messages Individually:

   • Open the chat containing the message you want to delete.
   • Swipe left on the specific message until the "Delete" option appears.
   • Tap "Delete". You will be prompted to choose between "Delete for Me" or "Cancel". For group chats, additional options include "Delete for Everyone" and "Revoke in Group".

2. Deleting Entire Conversation:

   • Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat you want to delete.
   • Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen.
   • Scroll down and select "Delete Chat". Choose whether to delete it for yourself or everyone in the group, if applicable.

For Web/Desktop Users:

1. Deleting Messages Individually:

   • Open WhatsApp Web or Desktop.
   • Right-click on the specific message you want to delete and select "Delete".
   • Confirm your choice by selecting "Delete for me" or "Delete for everyone", depending on whether it’s a group chat and if the option is available.

2. Deleting Entire Conversation:

   • Open WhatsApp Web or Desktop.
   • Click on the three dots (menu) next to the contact's name at the top of the screen.
   • Select "More".
   • Choose "Delete Chat" and confirm your choice by selecting either "Delete for me" or "Delete for everyone", depending on whether it’s a group chat.

Important Considerations:

• Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature only works within seven minutes of sending the message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages for yourself.
• Read Receipts: If the recipient has read the message before you try to delete it for everyone, the deletion will not be successful and the message will remain on their device.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp correspondence, ensuring that sensitive or unwanted messages are promptly removed from your chat history.