WhatsApp: How to delete a message for everyone after sending it - briefly?
To delete a message for everyone on WhatsApp after sending it, you need to use the "Delete for Everyone" feature. To do this, open the chat where the message was sent, long press on the message, select "Delete," and then choose "Delete for Everyone." This will remove the message from both your device and the recipient's device.
WhatsApp: How to delete a message for everyone after sending it - in detail?
WhatsApp has introduced the feature of deleting messages for everyone, providing users with a safety net in case they send something they regret or if there's an error in their message. This functionality allows you to remove a message from both your and the recipient's chat history. Here’s a detailed guide on how to delete a message for everyone after sending it on WhatsApp:
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Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure that you have the latest version of the app, as features may vary with updates.
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Navigate to the Chat: Go to the chat where the message you want to delete is located. This could be a group chat or an individual conversation.
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Select the Message: Long-press on the message that you wish to delete. A menu will pop up at the top of your screen with several options.
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Delete for Everyone: In the menu, tap on the 'Delete' option (represented by a trash can icon). You will see two options: 'Delete for Me' and 'Delete for Everyone'. Select 'Delete for Everyone'.
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Confirm Deletion: WhatsApp will prompt you to confirm your action. Tap 'Delete' again to proceed with the deletion.
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Successful Deletion: If the message is successfully deleted, both you and the recipient(s) will see a notification stating "This message was deleted for everyone". This indicates that the message has been removed from all devices involved in the conversation.
Important Considerations:
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Time Limit: You have 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 16 seconds after sending a message to delete it for everyone. After this time frame, you can only delete the message for yourself.
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Recipient Awareness: The recipient(s) will still see that a message was deleted and can infer its content from context if necessary. However, they won't be able to view the actual message text.
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Connection Requirement: Both you and the recipients must have an active internet connection for the deletion to take effect across all devices.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp conversations and ensure that any unwanted or erroneous messages are removed from all participants’ chat histories.