How to delete your contact in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a contact from WhatsApp, follow these steps: Open the chat with the contact you wish to remove. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen, then select 'Delete Contact' from the options that appear.
How to delete your contact in WhatsApp - in detail?
To delete a contact from WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Contacts: Tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen (Android) or go to the "Settings" tab at the bottom right corner (iPhone). From there, select "Contacts".
- Find the Contact: Scroll through your contact list to locate the person you want to delete. Alternatively, you can use the search function by tapping on the magnifying glass icon and typing in the name of the contact.
- Delete the Contact: Once you have found the desired contact, tap and hold their name until a menu appears at the top of the screen. Select "Delete" from this menu. A confirmation dialog will appear; tap "OK" to confirm the deletion.
- Verify Deletion: The contact should now be removed from your WhatsApp contacts list. If you want to ensure they are completely deleted, you can search for their name again and verify that it no longer appears in the results.
Important Note: Deleting a contact from WhatsApp will not delete their phone number or any previous messages exchanged with them. The messages will remain visible in your chat history unless you manually delete those conversations as well.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and clean up your WhatsApp contacts list to keep it organized and relevant to your communication needs.