How to remove a number from the WhatsApp contact list - briefly?
To remove a number from your WhatsApp contact list, follow these simple steps:
- Open WhatsApp and navigate to the Chats screen.
- Long press on the contact you wish to remove, then select "Delete" from the menu that appears at the top of the screen. This will permanently delete the contact from your WhatsApp list.
How to remove a number from the WhatsApp contact list - in detail?
To remove a number from the WhatsApp contact list, you can follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Contacts: Tap on the "Contacts" tab at the bottom of the screen. This will take you to a list of all the contacts saved in your phone that are using WhatsApp.
- Locate the Contact: Scroll through the list to find the contact whose number you want to remove. Alternatively, you can use the search bar at the top to quickly locate the contact by typing their name or phone number.
- Open Contact Profile: Once you have located the contact, tap on their name or profile picture to open their individual chat window. This will display all the messages and interactions you have had with this particular contact.
- Access Contact Information: In the top right corner of the screen, you will see three vertical dots (⋮). Tap on these dots to access additional options related to that contact.
- View Contact Details: From the dropdown menu, select "View Contact" or a similar option. This action will open the contact's details page, where you can view and edit their information.
- Remove Number from Contacts: On this details page, you may see an option to delete or remove the contact. Tap on this option to confirm that you want to remove this number from your WhatsApp contacts list. Note that this action will not delete any message history with this contact; it will simply remove their name and number from your contacts list.
- Confirmation: You may be prompted to confirm the deletion. Tap "OK" or "Delete" to finalize the removal of the contact from your WhatsApp contacts list.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp contact list and remove any numbers that are no longer relevant or necessary.