Step 1: Open WhatsApp
If you haven’t done so already, open the WhatsApp application on your smartphone. Make sure you have the latest version downloaded to access the most recent features and improvements.
Step 2: Select the Conversation
Navigate to the conversation containing the message you wish to delete. Scroll through your chats or use the search function to find the specific conversation. Once you’ve found it, tap on it to open the chat.
Step 3: Locate the Message
Scroll through the conversation until you find the message you want to delete.
Step 4: Delete the Message
Now that you’ve located the message, press and hold it. This action will highlight the message and prompt a menu to appear at the top of the screen.
In the menu, you’ll see several options, including Reply, Forward, Star, Copy, and Delete. Select the “Delete” option.
Step 5: Choose Delete for Everyone
After selecting “Delete,” WhatsApp will offer you two options: “Delete for Me” and “Delete for Everyone.” To ensure the message disappears from both your conversation and the recipient’s, choose “Delete for Everyone.”
Step 6: Confirm Deletion
Once you’ve chosen “Delete for Everyone,” a confirmation message will appear informing you that the message will be deleted for everyone in the chat. Tap on “Delete” to proceed.
Step 7: Message Successfully Deleted
Congratulations! You’ve successfully deleted a WhatsApp message before it was read. Please note that the message will be replaced with a notification indicating that the message has been deleted.
It’s important to remember that the ability to delete messages before they are read is only available within a specific time frame. After a certain period, the message will remain visible to the recipient, and the deletion feature will no longer be available.
WhatsApp’s “Delete for Everyone” feature offers users a way to quickly correct mistakes and delete unintended messages. Whether you’ve sent a message to the wrong person or simply had a change of heart about what you said, this feature can save you from potential embarrassment or misunderstandings. Take advantage of this useful functionality and communicate with confidence!