How to delete WhatsApp stories?

How to delete WhatsApp stories - briefly?

To delete a WhatsApp story, simply tap on the "My Status" tab at the bottom of the screen, select the story you want to remove, and then tap on the trash can icon located in the upper right corner. This action will permanently delete the story from your profile.

How to delete WhatsApp stories - in detail?

Deleting WhatsApp stories can be a straightforward process, but it's important to understand the nuances involved. Whether you are looking to remove your own story or someone else's, here is a comprehensive guide on how to do so.

Deleting Your Own WhatsApp Story

WhatsApp allows users to delete their stories from the app. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
2. Go to Status: Tap on the "Status" tab located at the bottom of the screen. This will display all the current stories from your contacts and your own story at the top.
3. View Your Story: Tap on your profile picture, which is displayed with a blue ring around it if you have an active story. This will open your story.
4. Delete Individual Story Elements: To delete individual elements (like photos or videos) from your story, swipe up on the screen to see all the parts of your story listed. Tap and hold on the specific element you want to delete until a trash can icon appears at the top right corner.
5. Confirm Deletion: Tap on the trash can icon to confirm that you want to delete this part from your story. Note that this action is irreversible; once deleted, the story element cannot be recovered.
6. Delete Entire Story: If you wish to delete your entire WhatsApp story, you will need to remove each individual element as described above. Unfortunately, there is no direct option to delete the whole story at once.

Deleting Someone Else's WhatsApp Story from Your View

If you want to stop seeing someone else’s story on your WhatsApp, follow these steps:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Go to Status: Tap on the "Status" tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Find the Contact's Story: Scroll through the list of stories until you find the contact whose story you want to mute or delete from your view.
4. Mute the Story: To stop seeing someone’s story, tap and hold on their profile picture in the Status tab. A menu will appear with options such as "Report", "Ignore", or "Delete". Select “Ignore” if you wish to mute their stories without blocking them. This will remove their story from your view but not unfriend or block them.
5. Block the Contact: If you want to completely stop seeing someone’s story and do not want to receive any messages from them, tap on "More" (three dots) next to their name in the chat list. Select "Block". This will remove their story from your view and prevent any further communication from that contact.

Important Notes

• Privacy Concerns: Be mindful of privacy settings when deleting stories. Ensure you are not violating any terms of service or infringing on someone’s right to share their content.
• Limited Control: WhatsApp does not provide an option to delete someone else's story directly from your device. You can only mute or block the contact to stop seeing their stories.
• Permanent Deletion: Deleting a story element is permanent, and there is no way to recover it once deleted.

By following these steps, you should be able to manage and delete WhatsApp stories effectively, whether they are your own or someone else's.