How to delete the WhatsApp application from a MacBook?

How to delete the WhatsApp application from a MacBook - briefly?

To delete the WhatsApp application from your MacBook, follow these steps:

  1. Quit WhatsApp if it is currently open.
  2. Drag the WhatsApp app from the Applications folder to the Trash, then empty the Trash.

How to delete the WhatsApp application from a MacBook - in detail?

To delete the WhatsApp application from a MacBook, you can follow these detailed steps:

  1. Quit WhatsApp:

    • First, ensure that WhatsApp is not running. You can do this by clicking on the WhatsApp icon in the Dock and selecting "Quit" from the menu that appears. Alternatively, you can press Command + Q while WhatsApp is active to quit it.
  2. Open Finder:

    • Click on the Finder icon in the Dock to open a new Finder window.
  3. Locate WhatsApp:

    • In the Finder window, click on "Applications" from the list of locations in the sidebar. This will display all the applications installed on your MacBook.
    • Scroll through the list or use the search bar at the top-right corner to type "WhatsApp" and locate it quickly.
  4. Delete WhatsApp:

    • Once you have located WhatsApp, click on it to select it.
    • Then, press Command + Delete on your keyboard. A dialog box will appear asking for confirmation.
    • Click "Move to Bin" to confirm that you want to delete the application.
  5. Empty the Bin:

    • After moving WhatsApp to the Bin, you need to empty it to completely remove the application from your MacBook.
    • Click on the Bin icon in the Dock to open it.
    • Select "Empty Bin" from the menu at the top of the screen. A dialog box will appear asking for confirmation.
    • Click "Delete Items" to confirm that you want to empty the Bin and permanently delete WhatsApp.

By following these steps, you can successfully delete the WhatsApp application from your MacBook.