Group admins in WhatsApp can delete messages for everyone in the group, but only messages sent within the last 24 hours can be deleted. This feature allows group admins to delete potentially embarrassing or offensive messages that were sent in error, or to remove outdated information from the conversation. It is important to note, however, that only admins are able to delete messages – regular members of the group cannot do this.
In order to delete a message for everyone in the group using WhatsApp, an admin needs to select and open the message they wish to delete and then tap on the “Delete” button at the top of the screen. Once tapped, a prompt will appear asking if they want to “Delete for Everyone” or “Delete for Me”.
If they select “Delete for Everyone” then all other members of the group will no longer be able to see that message.
It is also important to note that deleted messages are not completely erased from WhatsApp servers; instead, they are replaced with a notice saying “This message was deleted”. This means that if someone in the group has taken a screenshot of any of these deleted messages before they were removed, then those screenshots will still exist even after they have been deleted from everyone else’s view.
The ability for admins to delete messages on WhatsApp is a valuable tool as it allows them to keep conversations running smoothly and remove any outdated information as well as potentially embarrassing or offensive material. However, it is important to remember that only admins have this power, and even after messages have been deleted there may still be copies lurking around.
Conclusion: In conclusion, group admins in WhatsApp can delete messages for everyone in the group within 24 hours but regular members cannot do this. Additionally, deleted messages are not completely erased from WhatsApp servers; rather they are replaced with a notice saying “This message was deleted” which means that screenshots may still exist even after deletion.