How to delete phone numbers in WhatsApp?

How to delete phone numbers in WhatsApp - briefly?

To delete a phone number from your WhatsApp contacts, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the "Contacts" tab.
2. Long-press on the contact you want to delete, then tap "Delete."

How to delete phone numbers in WhatsApp - in detail?

Deleting phone numbers in WhatsApp can be necessary for various reasons, such as updating contact information or removing unwanted entries. The process differs slightly depending on whether you are using an iPhone or an Android device. Below is a detailed guide on how to delete phone numbers from your WhatsApp contacts list.

For iPhone Users:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to Contacts: Tap on the "Contacts" tab located at the bottom of the screen. This will display a list of all the contacts you have in WhatsApp.
3. Select Contact: Scroll through the list and find the contact whose number you wish to delete. Tap on their name to open their profile page.
4. Edit Contact: On the contact's profile page, tap on the "Edit" button at the top right corner of the screen. This will allow you to make changes to the contact information.
5. Delete Phone Number: In the edit mode, locate the phone number field and tap on it to bring up the keyboard. Delete the phone number by backspacing until the field is empty.
6. Save Changes: Once the phone number has been removed, scroll down and tap on "Done" or "Save" at the top right corner of the screen to save your changes. The contact will now be listed without a phone number in WhatsApp.

For Android Users:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Contacts: Tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen and select "Contacts" from the dropdown menu. This will display a list of all the contacts you have in WhatsApp.
3. Select Contact: Scroll through the list and find the contact whose number you wish to delete. Tap on their name to open their profile page.
4. Edit Contact: On the contact's profile page, tap on the pencil icon (✏) at the top right corner of the screen. This will allow you to make changes to the contact information.
5. Delete Phone Number: In the edit mode, locate the phone number field and tap on it to bring up the keyboard. Delete the phone number by backspacing until the field is empty.
6. Save Changes: Once the phone number has been removed, scroll down and tap on "Done" or "Save" at the top right corner of the screen to save your changes. The contact will now be listed without a phone number in WhatsApp.

Additional Tips:

• If you wish to completely remove a contact from your WhatsApp contacts list, you can block the contact and then unblock them. This action will delete their entry from your WhatsApp contacts.
• Keep in mind that deleting a phone number from WhatsApp does not delete it from your device's native contacts app. You may need to manually remove the contact from there as well if desired.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and update your WhatsApp contacts list by deleting unwanted or outdated phone numbers.