How to delete your message in WhatsApp for everyone - briefly?
To delete a message for everyone in WhatsApp, tap and hold the message until it is highlighted. Then, tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete it.
How to delete your message in WhatsApp for everyone - in detail?
To delete a message in WhatsApp for all recipients, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. This feature is available on both Android and iOS platforms.
- Navigate to Chat: Go to the chat where you sent the message you wish to delete.
- Select the Message: Long-press the message you want to delete until it is highlighted in blue. If you're using an iPhone, swipe left on the message instead.
- Access Deletion Options: On the top toolbar (Android) or bottom of the screen (iPhone), tap on the 'Delete' icon, which looks like a trash can.
- Choose 'Delete for Everyone': A pop-up menu will appear with two options: 'Delete for Me' and 'Delete for Everyone'. Tap on 'Delete for Everyone'.
- Confirm Deletion: You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. Tap 'Delete' to proceed. The message will now be removed from your device as well as from the devices of all recipients in the chat.
Important Notes:
- The 'Delete for Everyone' feature is only available within a short time frame after sending the message (approximately 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds). After this period, you can only delete messages from your own device using the 'Delete for Me' option.
- Deleted messages are replaced with a notification that reads "This message was deleted". Recipients will still see this notification even if they haven’t read the original message yet.
- Group chats also support the 'Delete for Everyone' feature, but only administrators can delete messages from other participants.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your communication on WhatsApp and ensure that sensitive or inappropriate messages are removed from all devices involved in the conversation.