How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp for everyone - briefly?
To delete a message or conversation in WhatsApp for everyone, you can use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. This option allows you to remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device within seven minutes of sending it. Simply press and hold the message, select "Delete," and choose "Delete for Everyone."
How to delete correspondence in WhatsApp for everyone - in detail?
To delete correspondence in WhatsApp for everyone, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open the Chat: Launch WhatsApp on your device and open the chat that contains the message you want to delete. This could be a group chat or an individual conversation.
- Select the Message: Press and hold on the specific message you wish to remove. If you're using an iPhone, this action will bring up options for copying, forwarding, or deleting the message. On Android devices, tapping and holding might select multiple messages; ensure only the target message is highlighted.
- Delete for Everyone: After selecting the message, look for the delete icon (a trash can or a bin) at the top of the screen. Tap this icon to initiate the deletion process. WhatsApp will prompt you with an option to "Delete for Me" or "Delete for Everyone". Choose "Delete for Everyone".
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog will appear, indicating that the message will be deleted for all participants in the chat. Tap "Delete" to confirm your action.
- Check Status: After deleting the message, you will see a notification saying "You deleted this message" in place of the original text. Other participants will also receive a notification stating "This message was deleted".
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: You have up to 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds from the time you sent the message to delete it for everyone. After this period, the option to delete messages for all participants will no longer be available.
- Group Chats: In group chats, only administrators can delete messages for everyone. If you're not an admin, consider asking one of the admins to perform the deletion.
- Media Files: Deleting a message that contains media files (like images or videos) will also remove these files from the recipient’s device. However, recipients might still have access to these files if they saved them to their camera roll or gallery before the message was deleted.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and clean up your WhatsApp conversations, ensuring that sensitive or unwanted messages are removed for all participants involved.