How to remove WhatsApp messages from the screen - briefly?
To remove WhatsApp messages from your screen, you can either delete them individually or clear the entire chat history. For individual deletion, long-press on the message and select "Delete". To clear the chat history, go to "More options" (three dots) > "Settings" > "Chats" > "Chat History" > "Delete all chats".
How to remove WhatsApp messages from the screen - in detail?
Removing WhatsApp messages from your screen can be a necessary task for various reasons, such as maintaining privacy or freeing up space. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
Deleting Messages Individually
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat from which you want to delete messages.
- Long Press on Message: Find the message you wish to remove and press firmly on it until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete Option: Tap on the trash can icon that appears in the menu.
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete" when prompted. This will remove the message from your device, but it will still be available on the recipient's device unless they also delete it.
Deleting Messages for Everyone (Available Only for a Short Period)
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select the Chat: Navigate to the chat from which you want to delete messages.
- Long Press on Message: Find the message you wish to remove and press firmly on it until a menu appears at the top of the screen.
- Delete for Everyone Option: Tap on the "Delete for everyone" option that appears in the menu. This feature is only available for messages sent within the last seven minutes. After this time, you can only delete the message from your own device.
- Confirm Deletion: Confirm the deletion by tapping "Delete" when prompted. The message will be removed from both your and the recipient's devices.
Clearing the Entire Chat History
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Settings: Tap on the three dots in the top right corner to access the menu, then select "Settings".
- Storage and Data: In the settings menu, tap on "Storage and data".
- Manage Storage: Under this section, you will see an option for managing storage. Tap on it.
- Select Chat: You will see a list of all your chats. Select the chat from which you want to clear the history.
- Clear Chat: Tap on "Clear chat" and confirm your choice when prompted. This action will delete all messages, media, and files from that specific chat on your device.
Important Notes
- Backup: Before deleting any messages or chats, ensure you have backed up your data to avoid any unintentional loss of important information.
- Recipient's Device: Deleting a message from your own device will not delete it from the recipient's device unless you use the "Delete for everyone" feature within seven minutes of sending the message.
- Media Files: If you want to remove media files (images, videos) sent in chats, you can also do this through the chat settings or by deleting the entire chat history as described above.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and remove WhatsApp messages from your screen, ensuring your privacy and maintaining a clean communication environment.