How to delete messages in a WhatsApp group?

How to delete messages in a WhatsApp group - briefly?

To delete messages in a WhatsApp group, you can select the message and tap on the trash can icon at the top of the screen. This action will remove the message for all participants in the group chat.

How to delete messages in a WhatsApp group - in detail?

Deleting messages in a WhatsApp group can be necessary for various reasons, such as removing sensitive information or correcting mistakes. Here is a detailed guide on how to accomplish this task:

For All Participants:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
2. Select Group: Navigate to the group where you want to delete messages. Tap on the group name to open it.
3. Message Selection: Long-press on a message that you wish to delete. You will see options at the top of the screen.
4. Delete for Everyone: Tap on the "Delete" icon (a trash can). A pop-up menu will appear with two options: "Delete for me" and "Delete for everyone". Select "Delete for everyone".
5. Confirmation: You will be prompted to confirm that you want to delete the message for everyone in the group. Tap "Delete" again to proceed.
6. Notification: A notification will appear in the chat, indicating that you have deleted a message and that it cannot be recovered by anyone.

For Yourself Only:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
2. Select Group: Navigate to the group where you want to delete messages. Tap on the group name to open it.
3. Message Selection: Long-press on a message that you wish to delete. You will see options at the top of the screen.
4. Delete for Me: Tap on the "Delete" icon (a trash can). A pop-up menu will appear with two options: "Delete for me" and "Delete for everyone". Select "Delete for me".
5. Confirmation: The message will be immediately deleted from your view, but it will still be visible to other participants in the group.

Important Considerations:

• Time Limit: The "Delete for Everyone" feature is only available within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds of sending the message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages for yourself.
• Notification Visibility: Even if you delete a message for everyone, recipients may still see a notification indicating that a message was deleted by you.
• Backup: If a recipient has enabled chat backups, deleted messages might still be accessible in their backup until it is restored.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete unwanted or incorrect messages in your WhatsApp group chats.