How to remove a link in WhatsApp - briefly?
To remove a link in WhatsApp, tap and hold on the link, then select "Delete" from the menu that appears.
How to remove a link in WhatsApp - in detail?
Removing a shared link from a chat or conversation on WhatsApp can be necessary for various reasons, such as correcting an error or ensuring the conversation remains focused. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
For Individual Chats:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat from which you wish to remove the link. This could be with an individual or a group.
- Locate the Link: Scroll through the conversation until you find the message containing the link you want to delete.
- Long Press on the Message: Tap and hold the message that contains the link for a few seconds.
- Delete Option: After holding, a menu will appear at the top of your screen with several options including "Delete" (represented by a trash can icon).
- Confirm Deletion: Tap on the "Delete" option and then confirm that you want to delete the message from your device. Keep in mind that deleting a message for you will not delete it for the recipient(s), but if they have read receipts turned off, they won't know it was deleted.
For Group Chats:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Group Chat: Navigate to the group chat from which you wish to remove the link.
- Locate the Link: Scroll through the conversation until you find the message containing the link you want to delete.
- Long Press on the Message: Tap and hold the message that contains the link for a few seconds.
- Delete Option: After holding, a menu will appear at the top of your screen with several options including "Delete" (represented by a trash can icon).
- Confirm Deletion: Tap on the "Delete" option and then confirm that you want to delete the message from your device. Note that this action will also remove the message from other participants' devices in the group chat.
Using WhatsApp Web (Desktop):
- Open WhatsApp Web: Go to web.whatsapp.com on your computer and scan the QR code with your phone to log in.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat from which you wish to remove the link.
- Locate the Link: Find the message containing the link you want to delete.
- Right-Click on the Message: Right-click on the message that contains the link.
- Delete Option: A context menu will appear with several options including "Delete" (represented by a trash can icon).
- Confirm Deletion: Click on the "Delete" option and then confirm that you want to delete the message from your device.
Important Considerations:
- Read Receipts: If read receipts are turned on, the recipient will know if a message has been deleted by you.
- Backup: Deleting messages does not affect backups unless specifically configured otherwise in WhatsApp's settings.
- Privacy: Be mindful of group chats as deleting a message will notify other participants that something has been removed, which could raise questions or concerns.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and remove links from your WhatsApp conversations across different devices and platforms.