For some time, WhatsApp has become an almost indispensable communication tool and works great for both private and business purposes . Using the application often and for various purposes, it is easy to make mistakes, for example, by mistake to send a message to another recipient.

Do you know how to deal with this situation quickly and delete the message sent by mistake ?

In response to numerous comments on the problems caused by the inability to remove a mistaken message, the creators of WhatsApp finally expanded the functionality of their messenger with the ability to delete messages.

The update adding this option was initially introduced in the beta version, but from November this year it will be gradually available to an increasing number of Android smartphones in the stable version.

Therefore, if you want to be able to delete the message sent by WhatsApp, be sure to check whether the version of WhatsApp installed on your smartphone is current . People with whom you exchange messages should also install the latest version of this messenger . Otherwise, you will not be able to delete the message from the recipient, but only from yourself.

How do I delete a message sent by WhatsApp?

Deleting a message sent by WhatsApp is very simple. To delete a message sent to someone by mistake:

• open the conversation window with the contact to whom your message was sent,

• touch and hold the message you want to delete

• in the menu at the top of the screen, tap the trash can icon to display all removal options,

• select ” Delete for me ” or  ” Delete for everyone .”

• Your message will be deleted and a ” You have deleted this message ” message will appear in its place .

Note : Any message in WhatsApp can only be deleted within the first 7 minutes of sending .