How to delete text messages in a WhatsApp group - briefly?
To delete text messages in a WhatsApp group, follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp group chat where you want to delete the message.
- Long-press on the message you wish to delete, select 'Delete' from the menu, and confirm your choice.
How to delete text messages in a WhatsApp group - in detail?
Deleting text messages in a WhatsApp group can be necessary for various reasons, such as removing irrelevant or inappropriate content. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
For Admin Only: Delete Messages for Everyone
If you are an admin of the group and wish to delete a message for all participants, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select Group: Navigate to the group from which you want to delete the message.
- Locate Message: Find the message you wish to delete.
- Tap and Hold: Long-press on the message until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Everyone: Tap on the "Delete" icon (a trash can) that appears in the menu. You will be prompted with an option: "Delete for everyone" or "Delete for me". Choose "Delete for everyone".
For All Participants: Delete Messages from Your Device Only
If you are not an admin, or if you want to delete a message only from your device, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select Group: Navigate to the group from which you want to delete the message.
- Locate Message: Find the message you wish to delete.
- Tap and Hold: Long-press on the message until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Me: Tap on the "Delete" icon (a trash can) that appears in the menu. Choose "Delete for me". This will remove the message from your device only, and it will still be visible to other participants.
Additional Notes:
- Time Limit: The "Delete for everyone" option is available only within 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending or receiving the message. After this time frame, you can only delete messages for yourself.
- Notification: When a message is deleted for everyone, a notification will appear in the chat stating that a message was deleted. Other participants will not be able to see the content of the deleted message.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and clean up your WhatsApp group chats, ensuring that only relevant and appropriate messages remain visible to all participants.