How to remove a message in WhatsApp - briefly?
To delete a message in WhatsApp, simply tap and hold the message you want to remove. Then, select "Delete" from the menu that appears at the top of the screen.
How to remove a message in WhatsApp - in detail?
To remove a message in WhatsApp, you have several options depending on whether you want to delete it for yourself or for everyone in the chat. Here’s a detailed guide:
Deleting Messages for Yourself
- Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select a Chat: Choose the chat where you want to delete the message.
- Long Press on Message: Tap and hold the message you wish to delete until it is highlighted.
- Delete for Me: At the top of the screen, tap the "Delete" icon (a trash can) next to the word "Me." This will remove the message from your device but keep it visible to others in the chat.
Deleting Messages for Everyone
- Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Navigate to Chats: Go to the "Chats" tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Select a Chat: Choose the chat where you want to delete the message.
- Long Press on Message: Tap and hold the message you wish to delete until it is highlighted.
- Delete for Everyone: At the top of the screen, tap the "Delete" icon (a trash can) next to the word "Everyone." This will remove the message from your device and everyone else's in the chat.
- Time Limit: Note that you only have 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds from when the message was sent to delete it for everyone. After this time frame, the option to delete the message for everyone will no longer be available.
Additional Tips
- Group Chats: When deleting a message in a group chat, all participants will see "This message was deleted" in place of the original content.
- Media Files: Deleting media files (photos, videos) works similarly to text messages. You can choose to delete them for yourself or everyone in the chat within the time limit.
- Backup: Remember that deleting a message does not remove it from backups. If you restore your phone from a backup after deleting a message, it will still appear in the chat history.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and remove unwanted messages in WhatsApp, ensuring your chats remain clean and organized.