How to leave a chat in WhatsApp - briefly?
To leave a chat in WhatsApp, simply tap on the group or individual chat you want to exit. Then, select "More options" (three dots) at the top right corner and choose "Exit Group" for groups, or "Delete Chat" for individual conversations.
How to leave a chat in WhatsApp - in detail?
Leaving a group chat or a one-on-one conversation on WhatsApp can be done easily through the app's settings. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Group Chat
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Group: Scroll through your chats list or use the search function to find the group you want to leave.
- Enter the Group: Tap on the group to open it.
- Access Group Info: For iOS users, tap on the group name at the top of the screen. For Android users, tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner and select "Group info".
- Leave the Group: Scroll down to the bottom of the Group Info screen. You will see an option labeled "Exit Group". Tap on it.
- Confirm Exit: A pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm that you want to leave the group. Tap "Exit" to finalize your decision.
One-on-One Conversation
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to the Chat: Scroll through your chats list or use the search function to find the contact you want to leave.
- Block the Contact: Since WhatsApp does not provide a direct option to leave a one-on-one chat, you can block the contact instead. Tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the chat screen.
- Select "More": From the dropdown menu, select "More".
- Block Contact: Scroll down and tap on "Block". Confirm your action when prompted.
- Unblock if Necessary: If you need to unblock the contact later, go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked Contacts. Tap on the contact you want to unblock and select "Unblock".
Important Considerations
- Group Admins: Group administrators cannot leave a group directly from the app but can be removed by other administrators or the creator of the group.
- Backup: Make sure to backup any important messages before leaving a chat, as you will no longer have access to the conversation history once you exit.
- Notification Settings: After leaving a chat, you may still receive notifications if the sender has your number saved in their phone's contacts list. Adjust notification settings in WhatsApp to manage this.
By following these steps, you can effectively leave any group or one-on-one conversation on WhatsApp as needed.