How to Delete Messages On WhatsApp
1. Delete messages for everyone
This is particularly useful if you sent a message to the wrong chat or the message you sent contains a mistake.
As a group admin, you are also empowered to remove errant or problematic messages from the chat.
“You deleted this message”
To delete messages you’ve sent for everyone:
> Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the message you want to delete.
> Click Menu.
> Click Delete message > Delete for Everyone.
This enables admins to manage their private groups and communities by deleting inappropriate or abusive messages or media for all members.
When an admin deletes a message for everyone, it will be replaced with:
To delete a message sent by another group participant:
> Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the message you want to delete.
> Click Menu.
> Click Delete message > Delete for Everyone > OK.
Note:
<> In order for messages to be successfully deleted for everyone, you and the recipients must be using the latest version of WhatsApp.
<> Recipients using WhatsApp for iOS may still have media you sent saved to their Photos, even after the message is deleted from the WhatsApp chat.
<> Recipients might see your message before it’s deleted or if deletion wasn’t successful.
<> You won’t be notified if deleting for everyone wasn’t successful.
<> You have about 2 days after you’ve sent a message to request to Delete for Everyone.
<> Only group admins can delete messages sent by other group participants.
<> Group admins have about 2 days after someone else sends a message to request to Delete for Everyone.
<> Group participants will be able to see which admin chose to Delete for Everyone.
<> Messages deleted by a group admin are not recoverable and cannot be appealed.
2. Delete messages for yourself
> Open WhatsApp and go to the chat with the message you want to delete.
> Click Menu.
> Click Delete message > Delete for me.
After choosing Delete for me, you have 5 seconds to undo this action by clicking Undo before the message is permanently deleted.
