How to delete recent emoticons in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete recent emojis from WhatsApp:
- Open the chat where you used the emoji.
- Long-press on the emoji and select "Delete" from the pop-up menu.
How to delete recent emoticons in WhatsApp - in detail?
Deleting recent emojis in WhatsApp can help keep your chat history organized and clutter-free. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
- Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select a Chat: Navigate to the chat where you want to delete recent emojis. This can be an individual chat or a group conversation.
- Identify the Emoji Message: Scroll through the chat history to find the message containing the emoji(s) you wish to delete.
- Long Press on the Message: To select the message, long press (hold down) on it until it becomes highlighted. This action will bring up a menu at the top of your screen with several options.
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Select Delete for Everyone/Delete for Me: Depending on whether you want to remove the emoji from both your and the recipient's chat history, choose one of the following:
- Delete for Everyone: This option will delete the message containing the emoji from both your and the recipient's chat history. Note that this feature is only available within a certain time frame (1 hour, 8 minutes, and 30 seconds after sending the message). If the time has elapsed, you won't see this option.
- Delete for Me: This option will delete the message from your chat history but it will remain visible to the recipient(s).
- Confirm Deletion: After selecting the appropriate delete option, a confirmation dialog will appear. Confirm your choice by tapping "Delete" again.
- Verify Deletion: To ensure that the message has been successfully deleted, scroll back through the chat history and check if the emoji message is still present.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and delete recent emojis in your WhatsApp chats, keeping your communication clean and organized.