Will the recipient see if a message is deleted in WhatsApp - briefly?
Yes, the recipient will see that you have deleted a message in WhatsApp. However, they will not be able to view the content of the deleted message.
Will the recipient see if a message is deleted in WhatsApp - in detail?
When a message is deleted in WhatsApp, the recipient will not be able to view its content. However, there are certain indicators that the message has been deleted. Here's a detailed breakdown of what happens when you delete a message:
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Message Visibility: Once a message is deleted by the sender, it will no longer appear in the chat for either party. The recipient cannot see the content of the deleted message.
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Notification: WhatsApp does not send a notification to the recipient when a message is deleted. However, there are visual cues that can indicate a message was removed.
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Deleted Message Indicators:
- If the recipient has read the message before it was deleted, they will see a line of text indicating that a message was deleted. This text typically reads "This message was deleted" or something similar.
- If the recipient hasn't seen the message yet (it is unread), they might notice a blank space where the message should be, with no indication that it was ever there.
- In group chats, if a participant deletes a message for everyone, all members will see the "This message was deleted" notification. If the sender only deletes the message for themselves, only they will see this indicator.
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Media Content: Deleting media (such as photos or videos) also removes it from the recipient's view. They will see a placeholder indicating that the media has been removed.
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Quoted Messages: If the deleted message was quoted in another message, the quote will remain visible but will indicate that the original message has been deleted.
In summary, while the content of the deleted message is not viewable by the recipient, they are provided with indicators to inform them that a message or media has been removed from the conversation.