How to delete messages in a WhatsApp dialogue - briefly?
To delete a message in a WhatsApp dialogue, tap and hold the message you wish to remove. Then, select the "Delete" option from the menu that appears at the top of your screen.
How to delete messages in a WhatsApp dialogue - in detail?
To delete messages in a WhatsApp dialogue, users have two primary options: deleting messages for themselves and deleting messages for everyone. Here's a detailed guide on how to perform both actions:
Deleting Messages for Yourself
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chat: Go to the chat where you want to delete messages.
- Select Message(s): Long-press on the message you wish to delete until a menu pops up at the top of the screen.
- Delete Option: Tap on the trash can icon (?️) that appears in the menu. This will delete the selected message from your device.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog may appear asking if you're sure you want to delete the message. Confirm your action by tapping "Delete for Me".
Deleting Messages for Everyone
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chat: Go to the chat where you want to delete messages.
- Select Message(s): Long-press on the message you wish to delete until a menu pops up at the top of the screen.
- Delete Option: Tap and hold the message again, then tap on the trash can icon (?️). This will bring up additional options.
- Choose "Delete for Everyone": From the options that appear, select "Delete for Everyone". This option allows you to delete the message from both your device and the recipient's device.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation dialog may appear asking if you're sure you want to delete the message. Confirm your action by tapping "Delete for Everyone".
Important Considerations
- Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature is only available within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending a message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages for yourself.
- Message Status: Deleted messages will be replaced with a "You deleted this message" text in your chat history, while recipients will see "This message was deleted".
- Group Chats: Deleting messages in group chats works similarly to individual chats, but all participants in the group will see that a message has been deleted.
By following these steps, users can effectively manage and clean up their WhatsApp chat history, ensuring privacy and organization within their conversations.