How to delete messages in a WhatsApp group chat for everyone - briefly?
To delete a message for everyone in a WhatsApp group chat, press and hold the message until it is highlighted, then tap on "Delete" at the top of the screen. Select "Delete for Everyone" from the options that appear.
How to delete messages in a WhatsApp group chat for everyone - in detail?
To delete messages in a WhatsApp group chat so that they are removed for everyone, you need to follow these detailed steps:
- Open the Group Chat: First, locate and open the group chat where the message you want to delete is located.
- Select the Message: Long press on the message you intend to remove until a menu appears at the top of your screen. Alternatively, you can tap on the message once to select it, then tap on the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner and choose "More" from the dropdown menu. This will allow you to select multiple messages if needed.
- Delete for Everyone: After selecting the message(s), tap on the trash can icon (?️) at the top of your screen. A pop-up will appear asking if you want to "Delete for everyone" or "Cancel". Tap on "Delete for everyone".
- Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will inform you that the message has been deleted for everyone in the chat. This means that the message will no longer be visible to any participants in the group chat, including yourself.
Important Considerations:
- Time Limit: You have 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds from the time you send a message to delete it for everyone. After this period, you can only delete messages for your own device, not for others in the chat.
- Notification: Group members will see a notification indicating that a message was deleted. However, they won't be able to see the content of the deleted message.
- Backup: Deleting a message for everyone does not remove it from backups. If a participant has created a backup before you delete the message, they might still see the deleted message if they restore their chat history in the future.
Additional Tips:
- Multiple Messages: You can select and delete multiple messages at once by following the same steps. This is useful for clearing out old or irrelevant conversations.
- Media Files: Deleting a message that contains media files (like images or videos) will also remove those files from everyone's devices.
By following these steps, you can ensure that unwanted or mistakenly sent messages are removed from the group chat entirely, maintaining a clean and organized conversation environment for all participants.